Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

Description: Anigozanthos flavidus 'Werite Woorata', Taken: 22 January 2019, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] ACRA NO: Acc 95 Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.

Description: Anigozanthos 'Werite Woorata', Taken: January 1976, Also 35 mm dupe
Photographer: Howes

Anigozanthos flavidus 'Werite Woorata'

File Number

95

ACRA Field Book Number

-

Registration Date

11/03/1976

Application Received

04/02/1976

Family

Haemodoraceae

Cultivar Name

Anigozanthos flavidus 'Werite Woorata'

Origin

It is asserted to be a mutant form of Anigozanthos flavidus .Cultivar received by the Authority 4 February 1976.

Characteristics

The branched flower spike is approximately 50cm high. The dominant colour of the flower is dark red to burgundy. Diagnosis: The floral tube is reduced from the normal Anigozanthos flavidus and the petals are lengthened into finger like processes.

Cultivation

The cultivar grows best in an open, sunny position. Good drainage is required, and it responds well to watering

Publication

Elliot, W.R. & Jones, D.L. (1982), Encyclopaedia of Australian plants suitable for cultivation 2: 199

Colour Coding

COLOUR CODING: pedicel: near greyed-purple 185A. perianth: near greyed-green 191A.

Propagation

Division or tissue culture

Applicant Name

Mr HRHowes.

Uses

As part of a mass planting or mixed in a shrubbery, or as a spectacular feature plant. Attracts nectar feeding birds.

Availability

Unknown

ANBG Accession Numbers

ACC95, CBG068660

NSL ID

-