Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
rufus
ID:
340776

Status:
valid

Authors:
Labill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Voy. Rech. Pérouse 1: 410 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340108

Common Names

  • Kangaroo Paw
  • Red Paw
  • Rusty Paw

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Synonyms

  • Anigozanthos tyrianthinus Hook. [unknown]
  • Schwaegrichenia rufa Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Anigozanthos rufus (also called Red 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 rufus 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 rufus 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 rufus 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 rufus

Anigozanthos rufus is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Anigozanthos rufus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anigozanthos rufus?

Anigozanthos rufus

What type of plant is Anigozanthos rufus?

Anigozanthos rufus is a flowering plant

Where is Anigozanthos rufus found?

Anigozanthos rufus 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,

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