Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
balansana
ID:
306333

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 12: 142 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000305665

Common Names

  • Schefflera balansana
  • Balansana Schefflera
  • Umbrella Plant

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Description

Schefflera balansana (also called Balansa's Schefflera, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree, native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. It grows to a height of 6-10 feet, with a spread of 4-6 feet. It has glossy, dark green, compound leaves that are divided into 7-11 leaflets. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Schefflera balansana is a popular houseplant with glossy, dark green leaves. It is often used as an ornamental plant in homes and offices for its attractive foliage and air-purifying qualities. It can also be used in landscaping to create a tropical look.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schefflera balansana is a small, yellow-greenish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schefflera balansana is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through stem cuttings or air layering. Stem cuttings should be taken from new growth and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Air layering involves wounding a stem and covering it with a damp medium such as sphagnum moss or potting soil. Once rooted, the cutting or layered stem can be potted up and grown on.

Where to Find Schefflera balansana

Schefflera balansana is native to the tropical rainforests of South America and can be found in the wild in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Schefflera balansana FAQ

What is the common name of Schefflera balansana?

Balansana Schefflera

What is the natural habitat of Schefflera balansana?

Schefflera balansana is native to Colombia and Venezuela.

How often should Schefflera balansana be watered?

Schefflera balansana should be watered once every two weeks.

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,

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