Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.T.Reynolds) M.G.Harr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 23: 439 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749260
Common Names
- Dodonaea barklyana
- Barklyana Dodonaea
- Barklyana Plant
Synonyms
- Distichostemon barklyanus S.T.Reynolds [unknown]
Description
Dodonaea barklyana (also called Barkly's Hopbush, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub species of the Sapindaceae family. It is native to Australia. It grows in open woodlands, heathlands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Dodonaea barklyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dodonaea barklyana has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings have thin stems and small, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dodonaea barklyana is a perennial evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Dodonaea barklyana
Dodonaea barklyana is native to Australia, where it can be found in all states and territories.
Dodonaea barklyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dodonaea barklyana?
Dodonaea barklyana
What is the natural habitat of Dodonaea barklyana?
Woodlands and grasslands
What is the average height of Dodonaea barklyana?
Up to 3 m
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
M.G. Harrington: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.G.Harr.' in the authors string.