Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
avensis
ID:
1336039

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ipni

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(8): 38 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348493

Common Names

  • Schefflera avensis
  • Avensis Schefflera
  • Schefflera Schefflera

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Description

Schefflera avensis (also called False Aralia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 m in height. It is native to the tropical regions of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It is found in lowland rainforests, secondary forests, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Schefflera avensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schefflera avensis is yellow, with a star-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schefflera avensis is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Schefflera avensis

Schefflera avensis is native to the tropical forests of South America. It can be found in nurseries and garden centers in the United States.

Schefflera avensis FAQ

What is the common name of Schefflera avensis?

Umbrella Tree

What is the natural habitat of Schefflera avensis?

Tropical rainforest

What is the scientific name of Schefflera avensis?

Schefflera avensis

Species in the Araliaceae family

Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,

References

Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:91937-1: Based on the initial data import