Dodonaea vestita - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vestita
ID:
653836
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
J. Exped. Trop. Australia : 265 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653168
Common Names
- Dodonaea vestita
- Woolly Hop Bush
- Woolly Dodonaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Dodonaea paulliniifolia A.Cunn. ex Steud. [unknown]
- Dodonaea vestita glabrescens Britten [unknown]
Description
Dodonaea vestita (also called Hopbush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Dodonaea vestita 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
Dodonaea vestita has small yellow flowers, and its seeds are small, winged and brown. Its seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dodonaea vestita 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 vestita
Dodonaea vestita is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Dodonaea vestita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dodonaea vestita?
Dodonaea vestita
What are the common names of Dodonaea vestita?
Woolly-leaf Hop-bush
What is the natural habitat of Dodonaea vestita?
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-2774035: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.