Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
vieillardii
ID:
307108

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 12: 146 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000306440

Common Names

  • Umbrella Plant
  • Octopus Tree
  • Schefflera

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Synonyms

  • Schefflera comptonii Baker f. [unknown]
  • Agalma vieillardii (Baill.) Hutch. [unknown]

Description

Schefflera vieillardii (also called Vieillard's Schefflera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araliaceae family, native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall, with pinnate leaves composed of 7–11 leaflets. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Schefflera vieillardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used as a hedge plant and for screening purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schefflera vieillardii is small, white or yellowish-green, and is borne in umbels. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schefflera vieillardii is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to the Philippines. It is a fast-growing, upright shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It has glossy, dark green leaves that are divided into leaflets. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Schefflera vieillardii

Schefflera vieillardii is native to the Caribbean and Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Schefflera vieillardii FAQ

What type of soil does Schefflera vieillardii prefer?

Schefflera vieillardii prefers well-drained, loamy soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0.

How much sunlight does Schefflera vieillardii need?

Schefflera vieillardii prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Schefflera vieillardii be watered?

Schefflera vieillardii should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

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,

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