Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
humilis
ID:
340765

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Sketch Veg. Swan R. : 46 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340097

Common Names

  • Humilis Kangaroo Paw
  • Common Kangaroo Paw
  • Anigozanthos humilis

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Description

Anigozanthos humilis (also called Dwarf Kangaroo Paw, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has short, thin leaves and short flower stems that can reach up to 0.5 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 humilis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Anigozanthos humilis sub. humilis Lindl.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anigozanthos humilis 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 humilis is a perennial herb that grows in moist to wet soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least two buds each. Plant the sections in a moist soil mix and keep them moist until established.

Where to Find Anigozanthos humilis

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

Anigozanthos humilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anigozanthos humilis?

Anigozanthos humilis

What type of plant is Anigozanthos humilis?

Anigozanthos humilis is a flowering plant

Where is Anigozanthos humilis found?

Anigozanthos humilis 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-220313: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.