Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Abh. Naturwiss. Vereins Bremen 8: 470 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653083
Common Names
- Dodonaea madagascariensis
- Madagascariensis Dodonaea
- Dodonaea
Description
Dodonaea madagascariensis (also called Madagascar 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 madagascariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dodonaea madagascariensis are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dodonaea madagascariensis is a shrub or small tree that is native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Dodonaea madagascariensis
Dodonaea madagascariensis is native to Madagascar and is found in dry, open woodlands.
Dodonaea madagascariensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dodonaea madagascariensis?
Dodonaea madagascariensis
What is the common name of Dodonaea madagascariensis?
Madagascar Hopbush
What is the family of Dodonaea madagascariensis?
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