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glory pea
Scientific Name: Clianthus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Other Names:
Clianthus puniceus
Also known as Glory Pea, Lobster Claw, Parrot's Bill, Red Kowhai, Kaka Beak, and New Zealand Parrot's Bill.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant has pea-like red flowers in drooping racemes.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Clianthus puniceus (G. Don) Sol. ex Lindl.
- Family: Fabaceae (based on "Sturt's Desert Pea or Glory Pea , Fabaceae")
- Synonyms:
- Clianthus formosus (mentioned in the definition of Glory Pea)
- Clianthus formosa (synonym for Swainsona formosa)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to New Zealand.
- Ideal for warm, sunny, sheltered positions in mild areas.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Woody legume shrubs.
- Compound leaves.
- Showy red flowers resembling a Lobster Claw or Parrot's Beak in drooping racemes.
- Can be grown in a sheltered garden or large pot.
- A scrambling woody vine.
Cultivation
- Thrives in well-drained soil or compost.
- Can be grown in a cool greenhouse or conservatory.
Quirky Facts
- The flowers closely resemble a Lobster Claw or Parrot's Beak.
Related Species
- Clianthus formosus: Another trailing plant with showy red flowers.
- Swainsona formosa: Also known as Sturt's Desert Pea, shares the synonym Clianthus formosa.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden: A community sharing tips and ideas for gardens.
- Wikipedia and Wikispecies also have pages for Clianthus.