Status:
valid
Authors:
(Domin) M.G.Harr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 23: 439 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749264
Common Names
- Dodonaea dodecandra
- Dodecandra Dodonaea
- Dodecandra Plant
Synonyms
- Distichostemon dodecandrus Domin [unknown]
Description
Dodonaea dodecandra (also called Dodecandra Hopbush, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub species of the Sapindaceae family. It is native to Australia. It grows in open woodlands, heathlands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Dodonaea dodecandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dodonaea dodecandra has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dodonaea dodecandra is a shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Layering is done by burying a stem in the soil and allowing it to root.
Where to Find Dodonaea dodecandra
Dodonaea dodecandra is native to Australia, where it can be found in all states and territories.
Dodonaea dodecandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dodonaea dodecandra?
Dodonaea dodecandra
What is the natural habitat of Dodonaea dodecandra?
Woodlands and grasslands
What is the average height of Dodonaea dodecandra?
Up to 3 m
Species in the Dodonaea genus
Dodonaea amplisemina,
Dodonaea scurra,
Dodonaea adenophora,
Dodonaea amblyophylla,
Dodonaea aptera,
Dodonaea baueri,
Dodonaea biloba,
Dodonaea boroniifolia,
Dodonaea bursariifolia,
Dodonaea caespitosa,
Dodonaea camfieldii,
Dodonaea ceratocarpa,
Dodonaea concinna,
Dodonaea coriacea,
Dodonaea divaricata,
Dodonaea ericoides,
Dodonaea falcata,
Dodonaea filifolia,
Dodonaea filiformis,
Dodonaea glandulosa,
Dodonaea hackettiana,
Dodonaea heteromorpha,
Dodonaea hexandra,
Dodonaea hirsuta,
Dodonaea hispidula,
Dodonaea humifusa,
Dodonaea humilis,
Dodonaea inaequifolia,
Dodonaea intricata,
Dodonaea lagunensis,
Dodonaea lanceolata,
Dodonaea larraeoides,
Dodonaea lobulata,
Dodonaea macrossanii,
Dodonaea madagascariensis,
Dodonaea megazyga,
Dodonaea microzyga,
Dodonaea multijuga,
Dodonaea oxyptera,
Dodonaea pachyneura,
Dodonaea peduncularis,
Dodonaea petiolaris,
Dodonaea physocarpa,
Dodonaea pinifolia,
Dodonaea pinnata,
Dodonaea platyptera,
Dodonaea polyandra,
Dodonaea polyzyga,
Dodonaea procumbens,
Dodonaea ptarmicifolia,
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
M.G. Harrington: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.G.Harr.' in the authors string.