Status:
valid
Authors:
Turcz.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 31(I): 408 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653060
Common Names
- Dodonaea inaequifolia
- Inaequifolia Dodonaea
- Dodonaea
Description
Dodonaea inaequifolia (also called Unequal-Leaf 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 inaequifolia 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
The flower of Dodonaea inaequifolia is a small, yellowish-green, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small, green and oval-shaped.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dodonaea inaequifolia 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 inaequifolia
Dodonaea inaequifolia can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.
Dodonaea inaequifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dodonaea inaequifolia?
Dodonaea inaequifolia
What is the common name of Dodonaea inaequifolia?
Uneven-Leaved Hopbush
What is the family of Dodonaea inaequifolia?
Sapindaceae
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