South West Slopes Revegetation Guide
Polyscias sambucifolia
Elderberry Panax
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Species Information
| Synonyms |
Tieghemopanax sambucifolius |
| Common Names |
Elderberry Panax |
| Family |
Araliaceae |
| Name Origin |
Polyscias - from Greek poly, many, and scias, canopy, umbel, referring to generally large umbels. |
Specimen Data - CSU 2731
| Location |
Rawkins, Mundaroo District, p. 107 South West Slopes Revegetation Guide. NSW |
| Notes |
Identified by the National Herbarium Sydney |
| Collector |
Stelling, F. |
Date |
01/09/1997 |
| Determined By |
Unknown |
Date |
01/12/1997 |
South West Slopes Revegetation Guide Information
| Regional: |
Noted in Munderoo district. Probably also in similar country in surrounding areas. |
| Australia: |
Qld, NSW, Vic, Tas. |
| Habitat: |
Wet or dry sclerophyll forest, open forest, woodland and rainforest. Moist gullies or sheltered slopes. |
| Habit: |
Tall shrub to small tree, to 5 m high. |
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| Characteristics: |
Highly variable appearance. Fast-growing. |
| Flowering: |
Yellow-green, Nov-Feb. Profuse, but rarely conspicuous. |
| Seed Collection: |
When berries translucent steely-blue and edible. |
| Propagation: |
From seed or cuttings of firm young growth. |
| Regeneration: |
Suckering roots. May form dense colonies. |
| Timber: |
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| Shade and Shelter: |
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| Land Protection: |
Stabilises soils along gullies where it naturally occurs. |
| Wildlife: |
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| Ornamental: |
Excellent for shady moist gardens, indoor containers, and for quick-growing screens. Responds to pruning. Remove suckers at ground level. |
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Note: The following information presented is only a guide, as plant characteristics vary depending on provenance (the plant's locality).
| Site/Preferred Habitat : |
well-drained soil |
| Rainfall(mm) : |
900 |
| Growth Rate : |
fast |
| Tolerates : |
extended wet periods |
| Resents : |
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| Uses & Comments : |
ornamental |
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