Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
dodonaea
ID:
618209

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 37: 351 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617541



Common Names

  • Dodonaea Comocladia
  • Dodonaea-Leaved Comocladia
  • Dodonaea-Shaped Comocladia


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Synonyms

  • Comocladia angulosa Willd. [unknown]
  • Comocladia ilicifolia Sw. [unknown]
  • Comocladia tricuspidata Lam. [unknown]
  • Dodonaea tricuspidata Pritz. [unknown]
  • Ilex dodonaea L. [unknown]

Description

Comocladia dodonaea (also called Dodonaea comocladia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a greyish-brown bark and small, yellowish-green leaves. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, such as savannas and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Comocladia dodonaea is used as a medicinal plant for treating malaria, fever, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Comocladia dodonaea has small white flowers, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Comocladia dodonaea can be propagated by division of the plant. It is a tropical plant that prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Comocladia dodonaea

Comocladia dodonaea is native to tropical America.

Comocladia dodonaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Comocladia dodonaea?

Comocladia dodonaea

What is the common name of Comocladia dodonaea?

Dodonaea comocladia

What is the natural habitat of Comocladia dodonaea?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References