Although the information on the abundance of this species is limited, it is estimated that about 5,000 plants occur in about 55 wild populations.

Dodonaea procumbens is a small low spreading shrub in the family Sapindaceae, with a diameter of about 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) and a height of about 20 cm (7.9 in).

The edges of the leaves are usually irregular with one to four long teeth up to 2.5 mm (0.10 in) and usually located above the leaf centre.

The leaves are light green, have sparse or rarely smooth hairs, a reduced base, and thickened margins.

[8] Dodonaea procumbens was first formally described by in 1854 Ferdinand von Mueller in Transactions of the Philosophical Society of Victoria.

Additionally, this species often grows in winter-wet areas in woodland, low open forests, on sands and clays.

This species grows in open spaces where there is little competition from other plants and generally does not exist in areas where the vegetation is heavily grazed.

[12] Specifically, Dodonaea procumbens is a small low spreading shrub, about 20 centimeters in height and leaves are 10 to 22 millimeters long while Dodonaea viscosa is an erect shrub, up to 5 meters in height and leaves are 10 to 155 millimeters long.

Recent information accurately indicates the location and abundance of large and important populations of this species.

That shows that Dodonaea procumbens populations are significantly declining in numbers when compared with previous data due to major threats, including: Significant increase in vehicles and other disturbances during road construction and maintenance, construction and installation of utility services by spraying herbicides to kill weeds or burn fire to avoid weed growth.

Recently, populations of Dodonaea procumbens appear to have formed on roadside openlands, where there is little competition between plant species and some soil disturbances have facilitated its germination.

Large grazing of native and introduced animals is a threat and seriously affects the Dodonaea procumbens population.

In addition, this species population is also threatened by grazing and trampling from herds on tourist routes or on private land.

Environmental weeds that pose a high threat to Dodonaea procumbens include Echium plantagineum (common name is purple viper's-bugloss or Paterson's curse), Avena barbata (common name is slender wild oat), Vulpia spp.

Certain populations of Dodonaea procumbens grow in open geographic areas in nature such as on rocky outcrops, which are lightly affected or unaffected by the fire.

Fire can be important in preventing weeds from overgrowing and helping to maintain vegetation in a well-ventilated condition, which may inhibit growth in Dodonaea procumbens.

It is essential to use knowledge to implement on-site technical activities to better protect and promote population regeneration.