Status:
valid
Authors:
N.A.Wakef.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist 68: 141 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472073
Common Names
- Cotoneaster Pomaderris
- Cotoneaster Honeysuckle
- Cotoneaster Ash
Description
Pomaderris cotoneaster (also called Cotoneaster Pomaderris, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 4 m tall. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white or yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and grows in open woodlands and along rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Pomaderris cotoneaster is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties, and is used to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pomaderris cotoneaster has small yellow flowers, which are followed by small, dry, woody fruits. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pomaderris cotoneaster is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and should be about 10 cm in length. The cuttings should be placed in a well-draining medium such as sand or perlite and kept in a warm, humid environment. The cuttings should be kept moist but not wet. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into a larger pot or into the ground.
Where to Find Pomaderris cotoneaster
Pomaderris cotoneaster is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.
Pomaderris cotoneaster FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pomaderris cotoneaster?
Pomaderris cotoneaster
What is the common name of Pomaderris cotoneaster?
Cotoneaster Pomaderris
What is the natural habitat of Pomaderris cotoneaster?
Open woodlands and heathlands in 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,