Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
ericoides
ID:
653674

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 1: 227 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653006



Common Names

  • Dodonaea ericoides
  • Ericoides Dodonaea
  • Dodonaea


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Synonyms

  • Dodonaea cryptandroides Diels [unknown]

Description

Dodonaea ericoides (also called Hop Bush, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry sclerophyll forests, heathlands, and coastal dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Dodonaea ericoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dodonaea ericoides is a small, yellowish-green, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small, green and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dodonaea ericoides is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soils and climates. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and in a bright, warm location until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Dodonaea ericoides

Dodonaea ericoides can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Dodonaea ericoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dodonaea ericoides?

Dodonaea ericoides

What is the family of Dodonaea ericoides?

Sapindaceae

What is the common name of Dodonaea ericoides?

Hop Bush

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