Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
ouveana
ID:
306831

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Däniker) Frodin

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
World Checkl. & Bibliogr. Araliaceae : 362 (2003 publ. 2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000306163

Common Names

  • Uvea Schefflera
  • Uvea Starburst
  • Schefflera Uvea

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Synonyms

  • Octotheca ouveana (Däniker) Guillaumin [unknown]
  • Dizygotheca ouveana Däniker [unknown]

Description

Schefflera ouveana (also called Ouvéa Schefflera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae. It is native to the Philippines, where it is found in forests at elevations of 600-1500 m. It is a shrub or small tree, growing to 6 m tall, with leaves up to 25 cm long and 15 cm broad, with up to 11 leaflets.

Uses & Benefits

Schefflera ouveana 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 ouveana is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, green and have a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schefflera ouveana is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil and can be propagated from stem cuttings or by air layering. It can also be grown from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Schefflera ouveana

Schefflera ouveana can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

Schefflera ouveana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schefflera ouveana?

Schefflera ouveana

What is the common name of Schefflera ouveana?

Ouveana tree

What is the natural habitat of Schefflera ouveana?

Tropical rainforest

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-187485: Based on the initial data import
Albert Ulrich Däniker (1894-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Däniker' in the authors string.
David Gamman Frodin (1940-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Frodin' in the authors string.