Dodonea viscosa Native hops (Sapindaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Dodonea viscosa
Native hops
Evergreen shrub
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The Dodonea viscosa plant species is found in Australia, New Zealand and N. America. It is a member of the Sapindaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Native hops. Some home gardeners know the variety as D. attenuata. A.Cunn.

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Latin Name:  Dodonea viscosa
Common Name:  Native hops
Family:  Sapindaceae
Author:  (L.)Jacq.

Known Hazards:  The leaves are slightly cyanogenic[152]. They are also said to contain saponins[181]. Although quite toxic, saponins are poorly absorbed by the body and most pass straight through without any problems. Saponins can be found in a number of common foods such as some types of beans. Saponins are much more toxic to some creatures, such as fish, and hunting tribes have traditionally put large quantities of them in streams, lakes etc in order to stupefy or kill the fish[K].

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:  1.5

Habitat:  Rocky, stony or sandy soils in the montane zone of Victoria[154].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse[K]. The seed is slow to germinate according to one report[200], but it germinated in 3 weeks in a cold greenhouse with us[K]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots once they are large enough to handle and grow them on in a fairly sunny part of the greenhouse for at least their first winter. If trying them outdoors, then plant them out in early summer of their second or third year's growth after the last expected frosts and give them some protection from the cold for their next winter or two[K]. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame[188].

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