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
- ↑ "Pomaderris apatela". University of Tasmania. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
- ↑ 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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