Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
viscosa
ID:
653838

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1760

Citation Micro:
Enum. Syst. Pl. : 19 (1760)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653170

Common Names

  • Dodonaea viscosa
  • Sticky Hop Bush
  • Sticky Dodonaea

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Synonyms

  • Ptelea viscosa L. [unknown]
  • Dodonaea arabica Hochst. & Steud. [unknown]
  • Dodonaea arborea Herter [unknown]
  • Dodonaea bialata Kunth [unknown]
  • Dodonaea candolleana Blume [unknown]
  • Dodonaea candolleana minor Blume [unknown]
  • Dodonaea cuneata Rudge [unknown]
  • Dodonaea dioica Roxb. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Dodonaea ehrenbergii Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Dodonaea eriocarpa Sm. [unknown]
  • Dodonaea eriocarpa acuminata O.Deg. & Sherff [unknown]
  • Dodonaea eriocarpa amphioxea O.Deg. & Sherff [unknown]
  • Dodonaea eriocarpa confertior Sherff [unknown]
  • Dodonaea eriocarpa costulata O.Deg., I.Deg. & Sherff [unknown]
  • Dodonaea eriocarpa decipiens Sherff [unknown]
  • Dodonaea eriocarpa degeneri Sherff [unknown]
  • Dodonaea eriocarpa degeneri Sherff [unknown]
  • Dodonaea eriocarpa forbesii Sherff [unknown]
  • Dodonaea eriocarpa galapagensis Sherff [unknown]
  • Dodonaea eriocarpa glabrescens Sherff [unknown]
  • Dodonaea eriocarpa hillebrandii Sherff [unknown]
  • Dodonaea eriocarpa hosakana Sherff [unknown]
  • Dodonaea eriocarpa lanaiensis Sherff [unknown]
  • Dodonaea eriocarpa molokaiensis O.Deg. & Sherff [unknown]
  • Dodonaea eriocarpa oblonga Sherff [unknown]
  • Dodonaea eriocarpa obtusior Sherff [unknown]
  • Dodonaea eriocarpa obtusior Sherff [unknown]
  • Dodonaea eriocarpa obtusiorgalapagensis Sherff [unknown]
  • Dodonaea eriocarpa pallida O.Deg. & Sherff [unknown]
  • Dodonaea eriocarpa pallida O.Deg. & Sherff [unknown]
  • Dodonaea eriocarpa sherffii O.Deg. & I.Deg. [unknown]
  • Dodonaea eriocarpa skottsbergii Sherff [unknown]
  • Dodonaea eriocarpa vaccinioides Sherff [unknown]
  • Dodonaea eriocarpa varians O.Deg. & Sherff [unknown]
  • Dodonaea eriocarpa waimeana Sherff [unknown]
  • Dodonaea fauriei H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Dodonaea forsteri Montrouz. [unknown]
  • Dodonaea illita F.Muell. ex Regel [unknown]
  • Dodonaea jamaicensis DC. [unknown]
  • Dodonaea kohautiana Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Dodonaea latifolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Dodonaea linearifolia Turcz. [unknown]
  • Dodonaea lucida Moench [unknown]
  • Dodonaea microcarya Small [unknown]
  • Dodonaea neriifolia A.Cunn. ex A.Gray [unknown]
  • Dodonaea oblongifolia Link [unknown]
  • Dodonaea ovata Dum.Cours. [unknown]
  • Dodonaea pallida Miq. [unknown]
  • Dodonaea pauca Herrera [unknown]
  • Dodonaea paulinia Herrera [unknown]
  • Dodonaea pentandra Griff. [unknown]
  • Dodonaea repanda Schumach. & Thonn. [unknown]
  • Dodonaea sandwicensis Sherff [unknown]
  • Dodonaea sandwicensis simulans Sherff [unknown]
  • Dodonaea scabra Lodd. ex Loudon [unknown]
  • Dodonaea stenoptera Hillebr. [unknown]
  • Dodonaea stenoptera fauriei (H.Lév.) Sherff [unknown]
  • Dodonaea viscosa arborescens Sherff [unknown]
  • Dodonaea viscosa candolleana (Blume) Backer [unknown]
  • Dodonaea viscosa ehrenbergii (Schltdl.) Sherff [unknown]
  • Dodonaea viscosa elaeagnoides (Rudolphi ex Ledeb. & Adlerstam) Brizicky [unknown]
  • Dodonaea viscosa eriocarpoidea Sherff [unknown]
  • Dodonaea viscosa hispidula Sherff [unknown]
  • Dodonaea viscosa lilacina Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dodonaea viscosa minor (Blume) Backer [unknown]
  • Dodonaea viscosa minor Sherff [unknown]
  • Dodonaea viscosa obovata Hitchc. [unknown]
  • Dodonaea viscosa repanda Radlk. [unknown]
  • Dodonaea viscosa spatulata (Sm. ex Rees) Sherff [unknown]
  • Dodonaea viscosa stokesiana F.Br. [unknown]
  • Dodonaea viscosa viridula Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dodonaea sandwicensis latifolia O.Deg. & Sherff [unknown]
  • Dodonaea viscosa galapagensis (Sherff) D.M.Porter [unknown]
  • Dodonaea thunbergiana Radlk. [unknown]
  • Dodonaea viscosa viscosa [unknown]

Description

Dodonaea viscosa (also called Hopbush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Dodonaea viscosa is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak. It is also used to make a yellow dye.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dodonaea viscosa sub. angustifolia (L.f.) J.G.West
Dodonaea viscosa sub. angustissima (DC.) J.G.West
Dodonaea viscosa sub. arizonica (A.Nelson) A.E.Murray
Dodonaea viscosa sub. cuneata (Sm.) J.G.West
Dodonaea viscosa sub. spatulata (Sm.) J.G.West
Dodonaea viscosa sub. elaeagnoides (Rudolphi ex Ledeb. & Adlerstam) Acev.-Rodr.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dodonaea viscosa 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 viscosa 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 viscosa

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

Dodonaea viscosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dodonaea viscosa?

Dodonaea viscosa

What are the common names of Dodonaea viscosa?

Sticky Hop-bush

What is the natural habitat of Dodonaea viscosa?

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