Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
sciadophyllum
ID:
1041602

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
tro

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(8): 37 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040940

Common Names

  • Schefflera
  • Umbrella Tree
  • Octopus Tree

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Description

Schefflera sciadophyllum (also called Sciadophyllum Schefflera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araliaceae family. It is native to Central America and Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Schefflera sciadophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a food source for some animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schefflera sciadophyllum has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two to three oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schefflera sciadophyllum is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Schefflera sciadophyllum

Schefflera sciadophyllum is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the country.

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,