Hardenbergia violacea [Purple Coral Pea]

[DaveO]

Oldfield, D. 2014. Hardenbergia violacea (Schneev.) Stearn (Fabaceae) Purple Coral Pea. Flowers photographed in visible and ultraviolet light. http://www.ultravioletphotography.com/content/index.php?/topic/980-hardenbergia-violacea-purple-coral-pea/

 

Maldon, Victoria, Australia

Maldon Historic Reserve

4 August 2014

Australian Native Wildflower

 

Synonyms

Glycine violacea Schneev.

Glycine virens Sol. ex Curtis

Kennedia monophylla longiracemosa Lindl.

 

Comment

Hardenbergia violacea is a climber or small shrub, a most variable species in a diverse range of soil types and habitats. Selected forms have been popular in cultivation for many years.

 

Visible Light: Pentax K-5 Full Spectrum Modification, Nikon Rayfact PF10545 MF-UV 105 mm f/4.5 lens, Metz 15 MS-1 flash, 1/180 s @ f/16 ISO 200, B+W UV/IR Cut Filter.

Image Reference: DO53337

 

Ultraviolet Light: Pentax K-5 Full Spectrum Modification, Nikon Rayfact PF10545 MF-UV 105 mm f/4.5 lens, Nikon SB-14 flash, 1/180s @ f/16 ISO 200, Baader UV-Pass Filter.

Image Reference: DO53339

 

References:

Elliot, W.R. and Jones, D.L., Encyclopaedia of Australian Plants Suitable for Cultivation, Lothian 1990, Volume 5, p. 252.

 

Atlas of Living Australia http://bie.ala.org.a...bergia+violacea

 

Published 16 August 2014

[Andrea B.]

Another very interesting UV-signature on a leguminous flower. Cool!!