Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
kerchoveana
ID:
306658

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Veitch ex W.Richards) Frodin & Lowry

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Baileya 23: 9 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000305990

Common Names

  • Umbrella Tree
  • Octopus Tree
  • Schefflera kerchoveana

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Synonyms

  • Aralia kerchoveana Veitch ex W.Richards [unknown]
  • Dizygotheca kerchoveiana (Veitch ex W.Richards) N.Taylor [unknown]

Description

Schefflera koordersii (also called Koorders' Schefflera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae. It is native to Colombia. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing to a height of 8 m. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Schefflera kerchoveana is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. Its leaves can be used as a natural dye and its wood can be used for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Schefflera kerchoveana are small, yellow-green in color, and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schefflera kerchoveana is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings or by air layering. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water regularly, but do not overwater. Fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Schefflera kerchoveana

Schefflera kerchoveana is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Schefflera kerchoveana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schefflera kerchoveana?

Schefflera kerchoveana

What type of plant is Schefflera kerchoveana?

It is a shrub

Where is Schefflera kerchoveana native to?

It is native to Colombia

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-187327: Based on the initial data import
John Gould Veitch (1839-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veitch' in the authors string.
Porter Peter Lowry (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowry' in the authors string.
David Gamman Frodin (1940-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Frodin' in the authors string.
W. Richards: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Richards' in the authors string.