South West Slopes Revegetation Guide
Pomaderris velutina
Velvet Pomaderris
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Species Information
| Synonyms |
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| Common Names |
Velvet 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 -
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| Notes |
No Specimen Data Available |
| Collector |
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Date |
01/09/1997 |
| Determined By |
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Date |
01/09/1997 |
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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| 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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| 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: |
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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+ |
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| Tolerates : |
frost |
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| Uses & Comments : |
wildlife; soil stabilisation; ornamental |
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