Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
manglesii
ID:
340768

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
wcs

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Brit. Fl. Gard. 6: t. 265 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340100

Common Names

  • Kangaroo Paw
  • Mangle's Paw
  • Red-and-Green Kangaroo Paw

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Description

Anigozanthos manglesii (also called Mangles 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 manglesii 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 manglesii sub. manglesii D.Don

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anigozanthos manglesii 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 manglesii 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 manglesii

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

Anigozanthos manglesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anigozanthos manglesii?

Anigozanthos manglesii

What type of plant is Anigozanthos manglesii?

Anigozanthos manglesii is a flowering plant

Where is Anigozanthos manglesii found?

Anigozanthos manglesii 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-220317: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.