Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
platyptera
ID:
653786

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 1: 73 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653118

Common Names

  • Dodonaea platyptera
  • Platyptera Dodonaea
  • Dodonaea

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Synonyms

  • Dodonaea hansenii F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Dodonaea platyptera (also called Broad-winged Dodonaea, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a height of up to 1.5 m. It is native to Australia and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dodonaea platyptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dodonaea platyptera are small and yellow in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dodonaea platyptera is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seedbed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained rooting medium. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, shaded position until they have rooted.

Where to Find Dodonaea platyptera

Dodonaea platyptera is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.

Dodonaea platyptera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dodonaea platyptera?

Dodonaea platyptera

What is the common name of Dodonaea platyptera?

Broad-Winged Hopbush

What is the family of Dodonaea platyptera?

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

References