Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Anigozanthos Lab. [1399]

genus_ja:

genus_en: Cat’s paw, Kangaroo paw

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Haemodoraceae

family_ja: ハエモドルム

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distribution_en:

description_en: Genus of 11 species of evergreen, clump-forming perennials from a variety of habitats in S.W. Australia, including winter-wet swamps, sandy plains, open dry woodland, and coastal heathland. They have short rhizomes, fans of sheathing, lance- or strap-shaped, light to dark green leaves, and erect, slender, sometimes branched stems that bear terminal racemes or panicles of curious, 2-lipped, tubular flowers, thought to resemble a kangaroo’s paws. These are densely covered with red, orange, yellow, or green woolly hairs. They flower from spring to midsummer outdoors, but under glass may flower at any time of year. They hybridize freely, both in the wild and in cultivation. In frost-prone areas, grow in a cool greenhouse or conservatory. In frost-free regions, use to add interest to a border. They are also excellent for cut flowers.

hardiness_en: Half hardy to frost tender.

cultivation_en:

propagation_en: Sow seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) as soon as ripe; divide in spring.

pests_en: Susceptible to leaf spot.

description_ja:

comment: SW Australia

comment_ja: カンガルーポー(kangaroo-paw)

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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