Molecular systematics and ecology of invasive Kangaroo Paws in South Africa: management implications for a horticulturally important genus

Abstract

We constructed the first molecular phylogeny for all species of the Kangaroo Paw group (genera Anigozanthos and Macropidia; family Haemodoraceae). Anigozanthos flavidus and A. rufus have relatively ‘compatible’ genomes and may produce fertile hybrids under field conditions.

Keywords

• flow cytometry
• ploidy
• biosystematics