Pomaderris oraria
Common Name:
Bassian Pomaderris
Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
Gippsland Plain, Wilsons Promontory (T)
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Low exposed dunes and coastal scrub
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Flower Description:
Greenish, cream or crimson- tinged
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Habit:
Shrub to 2 m
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
Only Pomaderris oraria subsp. oraria is present at the Prom. This species differs from others at the Prom by having leaves which are hairy above
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Conservation status:
Rare in Australia and Victoria
References:
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Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria
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Meagher, D. and Kohout, M. (2001). “A field guide to Wilsons Promontory”. Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, Vic.