Status:
valid
Authors:
N.G.Walsh
Source:
ksu
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Muelleria 7: 284 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472214
Common Names
- Oblongifolia
- Pomaderris
- Pomaderris oblongifolia
Description
Pomaderris oblongifolia (also called Oblong-leaved 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 oblongifolia 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 oblongifolia are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pomaderris oblongifolia is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 3 meters in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is usually done from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Pomaderris oblongifolia
Pomaderris oblongifolia is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.
Pomaderris oblongifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pomaderris oblongifolia?
Pomaderris oblongifolia
What is the common name of Pomaderris oblongifolia?
Oblong-leaved Pomaderris
What is the natural habitat of Pomaderris oblongifolia?
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,