Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
oraria
ID:
1427132

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell. ex Reissek

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 29: 268 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443297

Common Names

  • Oraria Pomaderris
  • Oraria Wild Plum
  • Oraria Purpleberry

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Description

Pomaderris oraria (also called Oraria Pomaderris, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It has a dense, rounded crown and grows up to 8 m tall. Its leaves are simple, with entire margins and a glossy green upper surface. It grows in open woodlands and grasslands, and is drought and frost tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Pomaderris oraria is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pomaderris oraria sub. calcicola N.G.Walsh

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pomaderris oraria has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pomaderris oraria is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 2m. It is tolerant of a range of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is usually done through seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Pomaderris oraria is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Pomaderris oraria

Pomaderris oraria can be found in the temperate regions of Australia and New Zealand.

Pomaderris oraria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pomaderris oraria?

Pomaderris oraria

What is the common name of Pomaderris oraria?

Oriental Pomaderris

Where is Pomaderris oraria found?

Central and South America

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,

References

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Siegfried Reisseck (1819-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reissek' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:718033-1: Based on the initial data import