Status:
valid
Authors:
B.B.Simpson
Source:
ildis
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Lundellia1: 51 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193029
Common Names
- Pomaria austrotexana
- Austrotexana Pomaria
- Pomaria Austrotexana
Description
Pomaria austrotexana (also called Australian pomaria, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 1.5 meters tall and has a rounded crown with a trunk up to 15 cm in diameter. It is found in tropical dry forests, savannas and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Pomaria austrotexana is used for its timber, as a windbreak, for erosion control, and as a soil improver. It is also used as a source of fuelwood and fodder.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pomaria austrotexana has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pomaria austrotexana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide partial shade.
Where to Find Pomaria austrotexana
Pomaria austrotexana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Pomaria austrotexana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pomaria austrotexana?
Pomaria austrotexana
What is the common name of Pomaria austrotexana?
Pomaria
What is the family of Pomaria austrotexana?
Fabaceae
Species in the Pomaria genus
Pomaria austrotexana,
Pomaria brachycarpa,
Pomaria canescens,
Pomaria fruticosa,
Pomaria glandulosa,
Pomaria jamesii,
Pomaria melanosticta,
Pomaria multijuga,
Pomaria wootonii,
Pomaria stipularis,
Pomaria rubicunda,
Pomaria parviflora,
Pomaria pilosa,
Pomaria lactea,
Pomaria sandersonii,
Pomaria burchellii,
Species in the Fabaceae family