Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
scurra
ID:
509763

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.A.Sheph. & R.A.Meissn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 17: 380 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509095



Common Names

  • Dodonaea Scurra
  • Scurra Dodonaea
  • Dodonaea Scurra Plant


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Description

Dodonaea scurra (also called Rough Dodonaea, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Sapindaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It typically grows in dry, rocky areas, such as mountainsides and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Dodonaea scurra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dodonaea scurra has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The fruits are ovoid, yellowish-brown drupes with a single seed. The seedlings have a single, oval cotyledon and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dodonaea scurra is a perennial shrub that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in spring or early summer. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Dodonaea scurra

Dodonaea scurra can be found in Australia.

Dodonaea scurra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dodonaea scurra?

Dodonaea scurra

What is the common name of Dodonaea scurra?

Scurfy Dodonaea

What is the natural habitat of Dodonaea scurra?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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-2606998: Based on the initial data import
Kelly Anne Shepherd: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.A.Sheph.' in the authors string.
Rachel A. Meissner: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Meissn.' in the authors string.