Anigozanthos flavidus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flavidus
ID:
340760
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1807
Citation Micro:
Liliac. 3: t. 172 1807
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340092
Common Names
- Anigozanthos flavidus
- Yellow Anigozanthos
- Flavidus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anigozanthos flavidus (also called Tall Kangaroo Paw, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has long, thin leaves and tall flower stems that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. The flowers are usually yellow, orange or red and are clustered in groups of two to seven. It is found in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, shrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Anigozanthos flavidus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anigozanthos flavidus is a yellow-greenish color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is a small, round, dark brown color. The seedlings are thin and have a yellow-greenish color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anigozanthos flavidus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Anigozanthos flavidus
Anigozanthos flavidus is native to Australia. It can be found in the country of Australia.
Anigozanthos flavidus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anigozanthos flavidus?
Anigozanthos flavidus
What type of plant is Anigozanthos flavidus?
Anigozanthos flavidus is a flowering plant
Where is Anigozanthos flavidus found?
Anigozanthos flavidus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Australia
Species in the Anigozanthos genus
Species in the Haemodoraceae family
Anigozanthos bicolor, Anigozanthos flavidus, Anigozanthos gabrielae, Anigozanthos humilis, Anigozanthos kalbarriensis, Anigozanthos manglesii, Anigozanthos onycis, Anigozanthos preissii, Anigozanthos pulcherrimus, Anigozanthos rufus, Anigozanthos viridis, Barberetta aurea, Blancoa canescens, Conostylis aculeata, Conostylis albescens, Conostylis androstemma, Conostylis angustifolia, Conostylis argentea, Conostylis aurea, Conostylis bealiana, Conostylis bracteata, Conostylis breviscapa, Conostylis candicans, Conostylis canteriata, Conostylis caricina, Conostylis crassinerva, Conostylis deplexa, Conostylis dielsii, Conostylis drummondii, Conostylis festucacea, Conostylis hiemalis, Conostylis juncea, Conostylis latens, Conostylis laxiflora, Conostylis lepidospermoides, Conostylis micrantha, Conostylis misera, Conostylis neocymosa, Conostylis pauciflora, Conostylis petrophiloides, Conostylis phathyrantha, Conostylis prolifera, Conostylis pusilla, Conostylis resinosa, Conostylis robusta, Conostylis rogeri, Conostylis scorsiflora, Conostylis seminuda, Conostylis serrulata, Conostylis setigera,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-220309: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.