Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
serratifolia
ID:
653808

Status:
valid

Authors:
McGill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Telopea 1: 66 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653140



Common Names

  • Dodonaea serratifolia
  • Serrated Hop Bush
  • Serrated Dodonaea


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Description

Dodonaea serratifolia (also called Serrate-leaved 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 white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dodonaea serratifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dodonaea serratifolia has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, winged fruits that contain the seeds. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dodonaea serratifolia 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 serratifolia

Dodonaea serratifolia is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.

Dodonaea serratifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dodonaea serratifolia?

Dodonaea serratifolia

What are the common names of Dodonaea serratifolia?

Finger-leaf Hop-bush

What is the natural habitat of Dodonaea serratifolia?

It is found in dry sclerophyll forests in 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