Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 1: 73 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653068
Common Names
- Dodonaea lanceolata
- Lanceolata Dodonaea
- Dodonaea
Description
Dodonaea lanceolata (also called Lance-Leaf 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 lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak. It is also used to make a yellow dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dodonaea lanceolata 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
Cultivation and propagation of Dodonaea lanceolata: This plant prefers a warm, humid environment with plenty of indirect sunlight. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy, and the plant should be fertilized every few weeks. Propagation can be done by division or by seed.
Where to Find Dodonaea lanceolata
Dodonaea lanceolata is native to Australia and is found in dry, open woodlands.
Dodonaea lanceolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dodonaea lanceolata?
Dodonaea lanceolata
What is the common name of Dodonaea lanceolata?
Lance-Leaved Hopbush
What is the family of Dodonaea lanceolata?
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