Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
onycis
ID:
340773

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.S.George

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 1: 367 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340105

Common Names

  • Fuzzy Paw
  • Kangaroo Paw
  • Onyx Kangaroo Paw

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Description

Anigozanthos onycis (also called Onyx 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 onycis 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 onycis 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 onycis is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It is often grown as an ornamental plant in gardens and containers. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Anigozanthos onycis

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

Anigozanthos onycis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anigozanthos onycis?

Anigozanthos onycis

What type of plant is Anigozanthos onycis?

Anigozanthos onycis is a flowering plant

Where is Anigozanthos onycis found?

Anigozanthos onycis 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-220322: Based on the initial data import
Alex George (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.S.George' in the authors string.