Dodonaea rhombifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhombifolia
ID:
653799
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.A.Wakef.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist 72: 22 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653131
Common Names
- Dodonaea rhombifolia
- Rhombifolia Dodonaea
- Rhombifolia Dodonaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dodonaea rhombifolia (also called Rhomboid Dodonaea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has a straight trunk and a rounded crown, with leathery, oblong leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dodonaea rhombifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dodonaea rhombifolia is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled drupe. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dodonaea rhombifolia 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 rhombifolia
Dodonaea rhombifolia is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Dodonaea rhombifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dodonaea rhombifolia?
Dodonaea rhombifolia
What type of plant is Dodonaea rhombifolia?
Shrub
Where is Dodonaea rhombifolia native to?
Australia
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
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2774000: Based on the initial data import
Norman Arthur Wakefield (1918-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.A.Wakef.' in the authors string.