Scientific Name: Dodonea viscosa
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Common Name:Sticky Hop Bush
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Type:
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Family:SAPINDACEAE (rachis tip extended)
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Flowers:Monoecious
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Species List:Fraser Island, Seacoast
Cultural Notes
TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential:
Bush medicine. Leaves chewed (without swallowing) to relieve toothache. Chewed leaves and juice also used in the treatment of stonefish and stingray wounds - bound to wound and left 4-5 days. Juice from leaves mixed with warm water, cooled and sponged on forehead and body to relieve fever.
Identification Notes
Purple-leafed.
Landscaping Notes
Successfully propagated by Coolum Community Native Nursery.||