Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
digitata
ID:
306488

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Char. Gen. Pl. 23. 1775 [29 Nov 1775]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000305820

Common Names

  • Digitata Schefflera
  • Digitata Umbrella Tree
  • Digitata Octopus Tree

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Synonyms

  • Aralia schefflera Spreng. [unknown]
  • Schefflera cunninghamii Miq. [unknown]

Description

Schefflera digitata (also called Fingerleaf Schefflera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of 3 meters. Its leaves are compound and glossy green in color, and its yellow flowers are small and bell-shaped. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Schefflera digitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schefflera digitata is small, white, and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling has a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schefflera digitata is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done through cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Schefflera digitata

Schefflera digitata is native to the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

Schefflera digitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schefflera digitata?

Schefflera digitata

What is the common name of Schefflera digitata?

Schefflera

What is the natural habitat of Schefflera digitata?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-187172: Based on the initial data import
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
Johann Reinhold Forster (1729-1798): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Forst.' in the authors string.