Kennedia prostrata is commonly known as Running Postman, a creeping perennial herb native to Australia. Its scientific genus name, Kennedia, is derived from John Kennedy, a Scottish nurseryman who collected Australian plants in the early 19th century. The species name, prostrata, is derived from the Latin word 'prostrate,' which means to lie flat on the ground. Synonyms for Kennedia prostrata include Kennedia coccinea, a name derived from the species' bright and showy red flowers. Another synonym is Glycine prostrata, where Glycine is a genus of legumes that is closely related to Kennedia. Other common names for Kennedia prostrata include scarlet runner, coral creeper, trailing coral pea, and coral kennedia.