Status:
valid
Authors:
K.A.Sheph. & Rye
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 17: 376 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509094
Common Names
- Dodonaea Amplisemina
- Amplisemina Dodonaea
- Dodonaea Amplisemina Plant
Description
Dodonaea amplisemina (also called Broad-seeded Dodonaea, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Sapindaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It typically grows in dry, rocky areas, such as mountainsides and hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Dodonaea amplisemina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dodonaea amplisemina has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The fruits are ovoid, yellowish-brown drupes with a single seed. The seedlings have a single, oval cotyledon and a long hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dodonaea amplisemina can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny spot.
Where to Find Dodonaea amplisemina
Dodonaea amplisemina is native to Australia and can be found in temperate regions.
Dodonaea amplisemina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dodonaea amplisemina?
Dodonaea amplisemina
What is the common name of Dodonaea amplisemina?
Ampliseminate Dodonaea
What is the natural habitat of Dodonaea amplisemina?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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
Kelly Anne Shepherd: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.A.Sheph.' in the authors string.