Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 3: 13 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653112
Common Names
- Dodonaea petiolaris
- Petiolaris Dodonaea
- Dodonaea
Description
Dodonaea petiolaris (also called Petiole-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 petiolaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dodonaea petiolaris are small and yellow in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dodonaea petiolaris is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seedbed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained rooting medium. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, shaded position until they have rooted.
Where to Find Dodonaea petiolaris
Dodonaea petiolaris is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Dodonaea petiolaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dodonaea petiolaris?
Dodonaea petiolaris
What is the common name of Dodonaea petiolaris?
Petiole-Leaved Hopbush
What is the family of Dodonaea petiolaris?
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