Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
monosperma
ID:
306772

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maguire, Steyerm. & Frodin ex Frodin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Novon 3: 393 1993

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000306104

Common Names

  • Monosperma Schefflera
  • Single-Seed Schefflera
  • Single-Seed Starleaf

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Description

Schefflera monosperma (also called Single-Seeded Schefflera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 9 m in height. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, where it is found in humid and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Schefflera monosperma can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Schefflera monosperma are small, yellowish-green and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have five leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schefflera monosperma can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a potting mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.

Where to Find Schefflera monosperma

Schefflera monosperma is native to the tropical forests of Mexico and Central America.

Schefflera monosperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schefflera monosperma?

Schefflera monosperma

What is the common name of Schefflera monosperma?

Single-seeded Schefflera

What is the natural habitat of Schefflera monosperma?

It is native to tropical rainforests in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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

Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.
David Gamman Frodin (1940-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Frodin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:907697-1: Based on the initial data import