Dodonaea trifida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trifida
ID:
653827
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 9: 88 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653159
Common Names
- Dodonaea trifida
- Trifid Hop Bush
- Trifid Dodonaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Dodonaea humifusa hirtella Benth. [unknown]
Description
Dodonaea trifida (also called Three-lobed 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 trifida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dodonaea trifida has small yellow flowers, and its seeds are small, winged and brown. Its seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dodonaea trifida 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 trifida
Dodonaea trifida is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Dodonaea trifida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dodonaea trifida?
Dodonaea trifida
What are the common names of Dodonaea trifida?
Three-lobed Hop-bush
What is the natural habitat of Dodonaea trifida?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2774027: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.