Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
653821

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
J. Exped. Trop. Australia : 248 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653153



Common Names

  • Dodonaea tenuifolia
  • Slender-Leaved Hop Bush
  • Slender-Leaved Dodonaea


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Synonyms

  • Dodonaea macrozyga F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Dodonaea tenuifolia (also called Slender-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 yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dodonaea tenuifolia has small yellow flowers, and its seeds are small, winged and brown. Its seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dodonaea tenuifolia is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned to maintain a compact shape.

Where to Find Dodonaea tenuifolia

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

Dodonaea tenuifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dodonaea tenuifolia?

Dodonaea tenuifolia

What are the common names of Dodonaea tenuifolia?

Slender-leaf Hop-bush

What is the natural habitat of Dodonaea tenuifolia?

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