Status:
valid
Authors:
C.T.White
Source:
cmp
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Queensland Naturalist 6: 13 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653133
Common Names
- Dodonaea rupicola
- Rupicola Bush
- Rupicola Hop Bush
Description
Dodonaea rupicola (also called Cliff-dwelling 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 yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dodonaea rupicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dodonaea rupicola 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dodonaea rupicola 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 rupicola
Dodonaea rupicola is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Dodonaea rupicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dodonaea rupicola?
Dodonaea rupicola
What are the common names of Dodonaea rupicola?
Rocky Hop-bush
What is the natural habitat of Dodonaea rupicola?
It is found in rocky outcrops and hillsides in 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