Anigozanthos manglesii

Anigozanthos manglesii, commonly known as the Red and Green Kangaroo Paw or Mangles Kangaroo Paw, is a plant species endemic to Western Australia, and the floral emblem of that state.

The most admired of the Kangaroo paw species, the flower has become symbolic of the region. The display between August and November is remarkable for the high standing flowers, occurring in urban and coastal regions.

The species is not threatened, but is protected under state legislation. A license is required for their collection. It is desirable as a cut flower, possessing an unusual form and striking colours that last well.

Anigozanthos manglesii is a rhizotomous perennial which has long, grey-green linear leaves around 30 to 60 cm long. A member of the Anigozanthos genus, it is less than a shrub in its form.

The leaves are grey-green and extend from a central point at ground level, giving the form of its base. Its red and green flowers appear at the end of long stalks between August and November.

The flowers display in a sequence from the lowest point, those following are in a progression of development. The spent flower-stalks may remain well after their season. The length of these stalks from the base is up to 1200 mm tall.

The species is widely distributed throughout the Southwest Australian biogeographic regions, preferring white, yellow or grey sand, or sandy loam.

The occurrence is confirmed in the northern most part of its range in the Geraldton Sandplains and the Swan Coastal Plain near Perth.

Extensive records also exist of occurrence in Jarrah Forest and Warren region to the south, but not reaching the southern coasts. It extends inland to the Avon Wheatbelt.



Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anigozanthos_manglesii



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