Pomaderris apetala

Tasmanian Dogwood
Mount Field National Park, Australia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rhamnaceae
Genus: Pomaderris
Species: P. apatela
Binomial name
Pomaderris apatela
Labill.

Pomaderris apatela locally known as the Dogwood is a shrub or small tree found only in Tasmania and New Zealand. It is found in and on the margins of rainforest, often in re-growth areas. The relatively large leaves have a bumpy surface and irregular margins. The specific epithet apetala is from the Latin meaning a lack of petals. This plant fixes nitrogen in the soil. It may be grown as an ornamental.[1]

Pomaderris apatela is included in the Tasmanian Fire Service's list of low flammability plants, indicating that it is suitable for growing within a building protection zone.[2]

References

  1. "Pomaderris apatela". University of Tasmania. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
  2. Chladil and Sheridan, Mark and Jennifer. "Fire retardant garden plants for the urban fringe and rural areas" (PDF). www.fire.tas.gov.au. Tasmanian Fire Research Fund.
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