South West Slopes Revegetation Guide
Pomaderris eriocephala
Pomaderris
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Species Information
Synonyms |
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Common Names |
Pomaderris |
Family |
Rhamnaceae - Buckthorn family. |
Name Origin |
Pomaderris - from Greek poma, lid, and derris, skin/ fur/ leather covering, alluding to membranous capsule covering, in some species. |
Specimen Data - CSU 2719
Location |
Rosewood (Upper Murray), Rosewood Plateau Catchment 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 the higher rainfall areas, particularly districts in the Riverina Highlands. |
Australia: |
Vic, NSW. Some also in Qld. |
Habitat: |
Most Pomaderris species occur along gullies and streams, in open forest and woodland. |
Habit: |
Shrubs 1-3 m high, many with hairy stems. |
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Site Preference: |
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Characteristics: |
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Flowering: |
Spring. |
Seed Collection: |
Early to late summer. Monitor closely as seeds shed 3-14 days after maturity. |
Propagation: |
From seed, which may require scarification, or cuttings of firm young growth. Pour boiling water over seeds and soak before sowing, or apply dry heat at 1500C for 10 minutes. |
Regeneration: |
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Timber: |
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Shade and Shelter: |
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Land Protection: |
Useful for stabilising soils along streams and gullies where they occur. |
Wildlife: |
Hazel Pomaderris - trunks habitat for lichens. Hosts larvae of Jewell butterflies. |
Ornamental: |
Decorative. |
Other: |
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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 : |
mostly well-drained soil along streams & gullies |
Rainfall(mm) : |
900+ |
Growth Rate : |
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Tolerates : |
frost |
Resents : |
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Uses & Comments : |
wildlife; soil stabilisation; ornamental |
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