Status:
valid
Authors:
Endl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Atakta Bot. : t. 30 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653055
Common Names
- Dodonaea hispidula
- Hispidula Dodonaea
- Dodonaea
Description
Dodonaea hispidula (also called Rough Hop Bush, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry sclerophyll forests, heathlands, and coastal dunes.
Uses & Benefits
Dodonaea hispidula is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak. It is also used to make a yellow dye.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dodonaea hispidula var. arida (S.T.Reynolds) M.G.Harr.
Dodonaea hispidula var. phylloptera (F.Muell.) M.G.Harr.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dodonaea hispidula is a small, yellowish-green, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small, green and oval-shaped.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dodonaea hispidula is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soils and climates. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and in a bright, warm location until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Dodonaea hispidula
Dodonaea hispidula can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.
Dodonaea hispidula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dodonaea hispidula?
Dodonaea hispidula
What is the common name of Dodonaea hispidula?
Rough Hopbush
What is the family of Dodonaea hispidula?
Sapindaceae
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