Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
nitidula
ID:
472878

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bemth.) N.A.Wakef.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist 68: 141 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472210

Common Names

  • Nitidula
  • Pomaderris
  • Pomaderris nitidula

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Description

Pomaderris nitidula (also called Shiny Pomaderris, among many other common names) is a small shrub, typically growing up to 2 m high. It is native to Australia and is found in coastal areas and near rivers, often in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Pomaderris nitidula 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

The flowers of Pomaderris nitidula are small, yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pomaderris nitidula is a hardy shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Pomaderris nitidula

Pomaderris nitidula is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.

Pomaderris nitidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pomaderris nitidula?

Pomaderris nitidula

What is the common name of Pomaderris nitidula?

Shiny Pomaderris

What is the natural habitat of Pomaderris nitidula?

Dry sclerophyll 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,