Parris' Pomaderris - profile

Indicative distribution

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The areas shown in pink and/purple are the sub-regions where the species or community is known or predicted to occur. They may not occur thoughout the sub-region but may be restricted to certain areas. ( click here to see geographic restrictions). The information presented in this map is only indicative and may contain errors and omissions.

Scientific name: Pomaderris parrisiae

Conservation status in NSW: Vulnerable

Commonwealth status: Vulnerable

Profile last updated: 28 Apr 2022

Description

Parris' Pomaderris is a shrub or small tree to 9 m tall. Its new growth is covered with silvery hairs and often appears coppery-coloured. Its leaves are up to 10 cm long by 25 mm wide, dark green on the upper surface with the lower surface silvery-hairy above a covering of star-shaped hairs. The secondary veins of leaves are raised and fawn-coloured. Its flowers are cream to pale yellow.

Distribution

Parris' Pomaderris has been recorded in Egan Peaks Nature Reserve, Wadbilliga National Park (near Wadbilliga Trig.) and South East Forests National Park (Brown Mountain / Cochrane Dam area), with a questionable record in Ben Boyd National Park. Populations once referred to P. parissiae in the upper Kangaroo River catchment above Carrington Falls have been named Pomaderris walshii.

Habitat and ecology

Parris' Pomaderris is found on skeletal soils in rocky shrubland or tall open forest chiefly on escarpment ranges.

Regional distribution and habitat

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Threats

Critically low number of individuals in some populations.
Habitat damage associated with recreational vehicles using illegal tracks through habitat.
Frequent fire may threaten the species’ survival - as stands do not seem to store seed in the soil and germination is rare.
Potential effects of disturbances due to works on powerline easements, roadsides and other areas in the vicinity of human activity.
Very little understanding of the species life history / environmental requirements for reproduction and recruitment.

Recovery strategies

Priority actions are the specific, practical things that must be done to recover a threatened species, population or ecological community. The Office of Environment and Heritage has identified 3 priority actions to help recover the Parris' Pomaderris in New South Wales.

Activities to assist this species

Undertake further research into the propagation of this species and, if possible, establish a population of the species in a Botanic Garden or other suitable site.
Ensure that personnel planning and undertaking hazard reduction burns are able to identify the species and are aware of its habitat.
If burning is essential for safety, apply mosaic pattern hazard reduction techniques to ensure the same areas are not burned continuously.
Following burning, protect populations (where possible) from further fires until plants have reached reproductive maturity.
Limit vehicle movement through populations.
Investigate reproductive ecology of this species.
Mark Parris' Pomaderris sites and potential habitat onto maps used for planning hazard reduction work.

Information sources

Harden, G.J. (ed.) (2000) Flora of New South Wales Vol. 1. UNSW Press, Kensington, NSW.

IBRA Bioregion	IBRA Subregion	Known or predicted	Geographic restrictions region

South East Corner	South East Coastal Ranges	Known	None
South Eastern Highlands	Kybeyan-Gourock	Known	North from Nalbaugh

Images

Parris' Pomaderris (in bud), Keith McDougall. Image 1 of 2.
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