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Schefflera actinophylla (Endl.) Harms.

Synonym: Brassaia actinophylla Endl.

ARALIACEAE

Local Names : Octopus tree, Umbrella Tree.

Flowering Period : Summer or Early Autumn. 

Distribution : Tropical Asia to Australia

Uses: Ornamental.

Exotic : Yes.

 Medium-sized tree. Multi-stemmed. Also an epiphyte, capable of clasping its roots around the trees, acting like strangling figs. Leaves compound palmate, 7 - 16 stalks leaflets arranged in a whorl , leathery, oblong - elliptic in shape. Inflorescences in racemes. Individual flowers red and small, bisexual, fragrant with 11 petals, 11 stamens and no sepals. Fruits are fleshy drupes, purple

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