Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
amoena
ID:
733719

Status:
valid

Authors:
Colenso

Source:
ksu

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 18: 258 (1885 publ. 1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733052

Common Names

  • Pomaderris
  • Amoena
  • Pomaderris

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Description

Pomaderris amoena (also called sweet pomaderris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rhamnaceae family. It is a woody, evergreen, perennial shrub native to Australia, growing in sunny, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pomaderris amoena is a popular ornamental shrub, often used as a hedge or border plant in gardens. Its flowers are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pomaderris amoena is a small, white tube with five lobes. The seed is a small, round, yellowish-brown nut. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pomaderris amoena is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate partial shade and dry conditions. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It can be propagated by taking cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Pomaderris amoena

Pomaderris amoena is native to Australia. It is found in woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Pomaderris amoena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pomaderris amoena?

Pomaderris amoena

What is the common name of Pomaderris amoena?

Showy Pomaderris

Where is Pomaderris amoena native to?

Australia

Species in the Pomaderris genus

Pomaderris phylicifolia, Pomaderris argyrophylla, Pomaderris aspera, Pomaderris aurea, Pomaderris betulina, Pomaderris apetala, Pomaderris bodalla, Pomaderris eriocephala, Pomaderris delicata, Pomaderris edgerleyi, Pomaderris elachophylla, Pomaderris elliptica, Pomaderris costata, Pomaderris flabellaris, Pomaderris clivicola, Pomaderris brevifolia, Pomaderris brogoensis, Pomaderris brunnea, Pomaderris canescens, Pomaderris crassifolia, Pomaderris cinerea, Pomaderris cotoneaster, Pomaderris cocoparrana, Pomaderris coomingalensis, Pomaderris walshii, Pomaderris wendlandiana, Pomaderris velutina, Pomaderris adnata, Pomaderris sieberiana, Pomaderris subcapitata, Pomaderris subplicata, Pomaderris rugosa, Pomaderris tropica, Pomaderris vacciniifolia, Pomaderris vellea, Pomaderris sericea, Pomaderris prunifolia, Pomaderris queenslandica, Pomaderris racemosa, Pomaderris reperta, Pomaderris rotundifolia, Pomaderris graniticola, Pomaderris halmaturina, Pomaderris hamiltonii, Pomaderris helianthemifolia, Pomaderris humilis, Pomaderris ligustrina, Pomaderris ledifolia, Pomaderris virgata, Pomaderris affinis,

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,