Pomaderris phylicifolia var phylicifolia

South West Slopes Revegetation Guide

Pomaderris phylicifolia var phylicifolia

Narrow-leaf pomaderrisPomaderris phylicifolia var. phylicifolia

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Species Information

Synonyms
Common Names Narrow-leaf 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 2753

Location Umbango Catchment, p.112 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.
Similar Species:
Site Preference:
Characteristics:
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:
Timber:
Shade and Shelter:
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:

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 :
Tolerates : frost
Resents :
Uses & Comments : wildlife; soil stabilisation; ornamental

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