kangaroo paw
Anigozanthos · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Kangaroo paw, scientifically known as Anigozanthos, is a stunning perennial herb native to Western Australia. Renowned for its unique, velvety flowers that resemble a paw print, this plant thrives in sunny, well-drained environments. Beyond its striking aesthetic, it holds significant value in ornamental gardening and diverse botanical collections worldwide.
- Family
- Haemodoraceae
- Native range
- Australasia
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Kangaroo-Paw · Kangaroo Paws
- Scientific synonyms
- Anigosia · Schwaegrichenia
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- kangaroo-paw
- Kangaroo paws
Scientific Names
Accepted name
AnigozanthosSynonyms
- Anigosia
- Schwaegrichenia
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Anigosanthos
- Anigosia
- Schwaegrichenia
German:
- Känguru-Blumen
- Känguruhpfötchen
- Känguruhblume
- Känguruh-Blume
- Känguruh-Pfoten
- Känguruh-Pfote
- Känguruhpfote
- Känguruhpfoten
- Känguruhblumen
- Känguruh-Blumen
- Kängurublume
- Kängurublumen
- Känguru-Blume
- Kängurupfötchen
- Känguru-Pfoten
- Känguru-Pfote
- Kängurupfote
- Kängurupfoten
- Känguru-Pfötchen
- Känguru-Blumen
- Känguru-Pfoten
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It further falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Commelinales, placing it in the family Haemodoraceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under the genus Anigozanthos.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Commelinales |
| Family | Haemodoraceae |
| Genus | Anigozanthos |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a highly fragmented and widespread geographical distribution across several continents. In the southern hemisphere, it can be found growing in the unique ecosystems of Tasmania. Additionally, the species is documented within the diverse landscapes of Western Australia. Moving across the Pacific, its range extends into the tropical regions of Western South America. Specifically, the plant is known to inhabit the lush environments of Colombia.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Australia | Tasmania |
| Australia | Western Australia |
| Western South America | Colombia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Anigozanthos has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carboxylic acids, fructose, glucose, sucrose, tyrosine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| carboxylic acids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fructose | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucose | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sucrose | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tyrosine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
carboxylic acids
- Journal of natural products
fructose
- Journal of natural products
glucose
- Journal of natural products
sucrose
- Journal of natural products
tyrosine
- Journal of natural products