Family Index

Scientific Name

Dodonaea viscosa

Family Name

SAPINDACEAE

Common Name

Native Hop or Soapwood

Status

Height

2.0m - 6.0m (200-600cm)

Flowers

Small

Fruit

Papery capsule

Form

Dense upright shrub

Municipalities

Communities

Coastal Vegetation; Dry Eucalypt Forest and Woodland

Habitat Notes

Site Tolerance

Dry; Moist; Rocky

Frost Tolerance

Hardy

Soil Tolerance

Loam; Poor; Sandy; Well-drained

General Notes

The flowers attract moths, butterflies and other insects Foliage provides refuge for small birds, with the fruits providing forage for some. Kangaroos and wallabies browse the foliage. Koori (mainland) use:The leaves of the Dodonaea species were used as a pain killer; leaves were chewed, without swallowing the juice for toothache; chewed leaves and juice were also used in the treatment of stonefish and stingray wounds (usually bound to the wound and left for several days). Not suitable below powerlines.

Propagation Details

Propagation Calendar

Flowering Months

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May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Seed Collecting Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sowing Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Cutting Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Seed Information

Seed Collection

Capsules, usually 3-winged, turn from red to tan brown and become brittle as seed ripens. seed is black and firm when ripe

Seed Treatment Method

Standard

Seed Storage Life

Medium

Viable Seeds Per Gram

212

Seed Treatment Notes

Hot water treatment for 30 seconds then rapid cooling will hasten germination.

Germination Time

10-60 days

Suitable for Direct Seeding

Yes

Cuttings

Expected Time to Take Root

Expected Time to Plant Out

Propagation by Division N.B. Transplant only from nearby to avoid disease.

Cutting Notes