Status:
valid
Authors:
N.A.Wakef.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist 68: 141 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472051
Common Names
- Eriocephala Pomaderris
- Eriocephala Honeysuckle
- Eriocephala Ash
Description
Pomaderris eriocephala (also called Eriosepalous 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 eriocephala is used in landscaping as an ornamental plant. It is also used for medicinal purposes to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pomaderris eriocephala 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 eriocephala is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and should be about 10 cm long. The cuttings should be treated with a rooting hormone and placed in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, sheltered spot until they have rooted.
Where to Find Pomaderris eriocephala
Pomaderris eriocephala is found in the coastal areas of New South Wales and Victoria.
Pomaderris eriocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pomaderris eriocephala?
Pomaderris eriocephala
What are the common names of Pomaderris eriocephala?
Woolly Pomaderris
What is the natural habitat of Pomaderris eriocephala?
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,