ENEndangered
glory-pea
Clianthus puniceus
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Overview
Clianthus puniceus, common name kaka beak, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Clianthus of the legume family Fabaceae, native to New Zealand's North Island.
The glory-pea (Clianthus puniceus) has declined dramatically due to habitat destruction, browsing by introduced mammals, and competition from invasive plant species. The species now exists primarily in cultivation, with very few wild populations remaining in New Zealand.
Habitat
TERRESTRIAL· major
Other threatened species in Fabaceae
Threatened in Australia
Frequently asked questions
Why is glory-pea classified as Endangered?
glory-pea is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The glory-pea (Clianthus puniceus) has declined dramatically due to habitat destruction, browsing by introduced mammals, and competition from invasive plant species. The species now exists primarily in cultivation, with very few wild populations remaining in New Zealand.
Where does glory-pea live?
glory-pea occurs in Australia, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, and Ecuador (plus 12 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to glory-pea?
The main threats to glory-pea are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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