Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Philos. Inst. Victoria 1: 8 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653122
Common Names
- Dodonaea procumbens
- Procumbens Dodonaea
- Procumbens Dodonaea
Description
Dodonaea procumbens (also called Prostrate Dodonaea, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a height of up to 1.5 m. It is native to Australia and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dodonaea procumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dodonaea procumbens 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 procumbens 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 procumbens
Dodonaea procumbens is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Dodonaea procumbens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dodonaea procumbens?
Dodonaea procumbens
What is the family of Dodonaea procumbens?
Sapindaceae
What is the common name of Dodonaea procumbens?
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