Family Index

Scientific Name

Pomaderris elachophylla

Family Name

RHAMNACEAE

Common Name

Small-leaf Pomaderris

Status

Vulnerable

Height

3.0m (300cm)

Flowers

Small c.1mm long in few-flowered clusters, terminal and in the axils of upper leaves .

Fruit

Papery capsule

Form

Slender shrub

Municipalities

Break O'Day; Central Highlands; Huon Valley; Kingborough; Meander Valley

Communities

Habitat Notes

Local in scattered localities from sea level to c.900m. In cultivation they are generally hardy and appreciate good drainage and full sun to part shade.

Site Tolerance

Moist

Frost Tolerance

Soil Tolerance

Fertile; Loam; Well-drained

General Notes

Suitable below powerlines.

Propagation Details

Propagation Calendar

Flowering Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Seed Collecting Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sowing Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Cutting Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Seed Information

Seed Collection

Collect the seed-bearing heads when they become dry and light brown. dry the heads in a paper bag, extracting seed by shaking and sieving. careful monitoring is necessary

Seed Treatment Method

Hot water

Seed Storage Life

Viable Seeds Per Gram

Seed Treatment Notes

To extract seed dry capsules, then rub against a fine wire screen. Pour hot water (just off boiling) over seed and soak for 12 to 24 hours before sowing.

Germination Time

4-10 weeks

Suitable for Direct Seeding

Cuttings

Expected Time to Take Root

Expected Time to Plant Out

Propagation by Division N.B. Transplant only from nearby to avoid disease.

Cutting Notes

May be propagated from cuttings. Hardened small side shoots give the best results.