Mazhar Botanic Garden

Schefflera actinophylla (Endl.) Harms

Australian umbrella tree Octopus tree

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000510
English name: Australian umbrella tree, Octopus tree
Arabic name: براسايا، شفليرا اكتينوفيللا
Native: Northeastern Australia, new Guinea
Country: Australia New Guinea
(PGR): Common

Evergreen tree growing to 15 m leaves palmately compound in groups of seven leaflets flower  cluster has several branches up to 80 cm long that radiate outward from a central point, the small bright red flowers are grouped together in small clusters (1-2 cm across) along these flowering branches fruit small 6-12 mm across turn dark red or dark purple in mature

Soil: rich and moderately moist

Ornamental house plant. Ornamental outdoor 

NEW: Heptapleurum actinophyllum (Endl) Lowry & GM Plunkett, Brassaia actinophylla Endl

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Texture: Moist
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Lights: Full sun
Propagation: Seeds or semi-hardwood cuttings
Flowering time:
Zone: 10 : 12
pH range: 6.0-6.5
Status: Cultivated
Life span: Perennial
Habits: Tree
Plant Uses: Ornamental
Vegetation types: Evergreen tree
Located in: Herbarium Yard

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