hop bush

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• hop bush

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Sapindales and falls into the family Sapindaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Dodonaea, specifically as the species Dodonaea lanceolata.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known as Dodonaea lanceolata, exhibits a specific geographical range across the Australian continent. It is found within the tropical landscapes of the Northern Territory. Additionally, the species extends its presence into the diverse ecosystems of Queensland. Its distribution also reaches across to the western side of the country in Western Australia. These three regions represent the primary areas where this medicinal plant occurs naturally.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Dodonaea lanceolata is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to establish a long-term presence within its natural habitat. As a perennial, the plant does not complete its life cycle in a single growing season but instead persists through multiple years, developing robust woody structures that support its ongoing growth and reproductive efforts. This extended lifecycle enables the plant to adapt to seasonal fluctuations and endure environmental stressors that might terminate annual or biennial species. Throughout its continuous lifespan, it undergoes regular vegetative development and periodic reproductive phases, contributing to the stability and persistence of its population within its ecosystem.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Dodonaea lanceolata is characterized by its growth form as a woody shrub, functioning as a self-supporting plant rather than a climber or liana. It is an independent species, neither acting as a parasite nor an epiphyte, and is strictly terrestrial in its ecological habit. The plant typically reaches a height ranging from a minimum of 1 meter to a maximum of 5 meters.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

5 m

Plant height min:

1 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Dodonaea lanceolata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Saponins.

Flavonoids

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Saponins

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Activities

Dodonaea lanceolata has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Antioxidant

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Conditions

Dodonaea lanceolata has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include wounds.

Wounds

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Preparations

Dodonaea lanceolata has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include crude extracts.

Crude extracts

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