Genus Dodonaea is a group of plants that belong to the family Sapindaceae. Some of the synonyms for this plant species include Dodonaea viscosa, Hoplophyllum viscosum, Stillingia viscosa, and Spathelia viscosa. The plants that come under this genus are evergreen trees or shrubs that have a wide distribution in subtropical and tropical regions of the world. Genus Dodonaea is prized for its ornamental and medicinal properties, although some of its species have also been used for industrial purposes. The leaves of this plant species are known for their astringent and antiseptic properties, which have been used for healing wounds and treating skin conditions, among other things.