Pomaderris Prunifolia

Pomaderris prunifolia

Conservation Status Location in Fairfield Pomaderris prunifolia is listed as an There are only two plants left in Fairfield. The endangered population for the Parramatta, original plant is located within a small patch Auburn, Strathfield and Bankstown Local of bushland at Fairfield Showground. The Government Areas under the NSW second plant has been grown from a cutting Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995. of this plant and is located with the community nursery gardens. Description Pomaderris prunifolia is a shrub 1 -3 m tall Locations in NSW with stems and lower leaves covered in tiny Pomaderris prunifolia is found along the east star–shaped hairs, often reddish. The leaves coast of NSW and into Victoria and are ovate to oblong, the upper surface is Queensland with most populations south of wrinkled and the lower surface paler and the Hunter Valley. Within the Sydney basin densely hairy. Flowers are small, yellowish, there is a small disjunct population with a few without petals, arranged in clusters. Flowers plants persisting at Rydalmere in addition to are seen August to October although buds the Fairfield occurrence. A former can be held for several months. occurrence at Bankstown is now believed Habitat deceased. Pomaderris prunifolia occurs in open forest on Threats in Fairfield clay to sandy loam soils often with a gravel or Key threats are degradation of habitat, sandstone influence. accidental damage and low genetic diversity. References: The single naturally occurring plant is particularly vulnerable to extreme or James T (2015) Rare and Threatened flora of Fairfield Local Government area. unpredictable events including fire, climate

Office of Environment and Heritage (2011) Pomaderris prunifolia (a change and disease. shrub) population, Parramatta, Auburn, Strathfield and Bankstown local government areas—endangered population listing accessed on 8/2/2016

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