Status:
valid
Authors:
Labill.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Nov. Holl. Pl. 1: 52 (1805)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472037
Common Names
- Apetala Pomaderris
- Apetala Honeysuckle
- Apetala Ash
Synonyms
- Pomaderris tacnui Hector [unknown]
- Pomatoderris apetala (Labill.) Schult. [unknown]
- Pomaderris mollis Colenso [unknown]
Description
Pomaderris apetala (also called 'Smooth Pomaderris', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rhamnaceae family. It is native to Australia. It is found in woodlands, and is a shrub or small tree.
Uses & Benefits
Pomaderris apetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pomaderris apetala sub. maritima N.G.Walsh & Coates
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pomaderris apetala has small yellow flowers with four petals, which appear in clusters from August to October. The seeds are small, black, and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pomaderris apetala is a species of flowering plant native to Australia. It is a shrub that grows in dry, open woodlands. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a medium of fine bark and perlite. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are large enough to be transplanted. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a medium of sand and peat.
Where to Find Pomaderris apetala
Pomaderris apetala can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.
Pomaderris apetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pomaderris apetala?
Pomaderris apetala
What are the common names of Pomaderris apetala?
White Pomaderris, White Honeysuckle
What is the natural habitat of Pomaderris apetala?
Open forests and woodlands
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,