Dodonaea rigida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rigida
ID:
653800
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.G.West
Source:
cmp
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Brunonia 7: 111 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653132
Common Names
- Dodonaea rigida
- Rigida Dodonaea
- Rigida Dodonaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dodonaea rigida (also called Rigid Dodonaea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has a straight trunk and a rounded crown, with leathery, oblong leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dodonaea rigida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dodonaea rigida has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, winged fruits that contain the seeds. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dodonaea rigida 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 rigida
Dodonaea rigida is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Dodonaea rigida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dodonaea rigida?
Dodonaea rigida
What type of plant is Dodonaea rigida?
Shrub
Where is Dodonaea rigida native to?
Australia
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2774001: Based on the initial data import
Judith Gay West (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.G.West' in the authors string.