Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
fuliginosa
ID:
465360

Status:
valid

Authors:
Druce

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 5: 634 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464692



Common Names

  • Macropidia fuliginosa
  • Black Kangaroo Paw
  • Black Paw


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Synonyms

  • Anigozanthos fuliginosus Hook. [unknown]
  • Macropidia fumosa J.Drumm. ex Harv. [unknown]

Description

Macropidia fuliginosa (also called 'Black Kangaroo Paw', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Haemodoraceae. It is native to the tropical regions of Australia. It is found in a variety of habitats, including evergreen forests, shrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Macropidia fuliginosa is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: yellow, small, and fragrant. Seed: small, black, and round. Seedlings: small, green, and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macropidia fuliginosa is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Layering involves bending a branch down to the ground and burying it in the soil. The branch should be kept moist until it has rooted.

Where to Find Macropidia fuliginosa

Macropidia fuliginosa is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. It is commonly found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Macropidia fuliginosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macropidia fuliginosa?

Macropidia fuliginosa

What type of plant is Macropidia fuliginosa?

A shrub

Where is Macropidia fuliginosa found?

It is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas

Species in the Macropidia genus

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