Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
gabrielae
ID:
340763

Status:
valid

Authors:
Domin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 41: 257 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340095

Common Names

  • Red-and-Green Kangaroo Paw
  • Gabriel's Kangaroo Paw
  • Anigozanthos gabrielae

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Description

Anigozanthos gabrielae (also called Gabriel's 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 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 gabrielae 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 gabrielae 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Anigozanthos gabrielae 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 gabrielae

Anigozanthos gabrielae is native to Australia. It can be found in the country of Australia.

Anigozanthos gabrielae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anigozanthos gabrielae?

Anigozanthos gabrielae

What type of plant is Anigozanthos gabrielae?

Anigozanthos gabrielae is a flowering plant

Where is Anigozanthos gabrielae found?

Anigozanthos gabrielae is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Australia

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-220311: Based on the initial data import
Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.