Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
sinuolata
ID:
653811

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.G.West

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Brunonia 7: 75 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653143

Common Names

  • Dodonaea sinuolata
  • Sinuous Hop Bush
  • Sinuous Dodonaea

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Description

Dodonaea sinuolata (also called Sinuate-leaved 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 sinuolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dodonaea sinuolata are small and yellowish-green in color. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a papery texture. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dodonaea sinuolata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned to maintain a compact shape.

Where to Find Dodonaea sinuolata

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

Dodonaea sinuolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dodonaea sinuolata?

Dodonaea sinuolata

What are the common names of Dodonaea sinuolata?

Saw-leaf Hop-bush

What is the natural habitat of Dodonaea sinuolata?

It is found in dry sclerophyll forests 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

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2774011: Based on the initial data import
Judith Gay West (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.G.West' in the authors string.