Family:
Araliaceae Juss.

Schefflera J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.

This genus is accepted, and its native range is New Zealand to SW. Pacific.

[FZ]

Araliaceae, J. F. M. Cannon. Flora Zambesiaca 4. 1978

Morphology General Habit
Shrubs, trees or lianes, sometimes occurring as epiphytes.
Morphology Leaves
Leaves digitate, long-petiolate; leaflets entire to slightly serrulate or crenulate; stipules often conspicuous.
Morphology Reproductive morphology Inflorescences
Inflorescence a panicle of umbellules or of umbellules racemosely arranged on a main axis (capitulate in some species outside the F.Z. area).
Morphology Reproductive morphology Flowers
Flowers with 5–10 petals which may be functional or shed as a calyptra as the flower opens.
Morphology Reproductive morphology Flowers Androecium Stamens
Stamens equal in number to the petals.
Morphology Reproductive morphology Flowers Disc
Disk flat or slightly raised in the F.Z. species.
Morphology Reproductive morphology Flowers Gynoecium Ovary
Ovary with (2)5–8 locules, the styles prominent and equalling the locules in number, joined at the base and spreading above.
Morphology Reproductive morphology Fruits
Fruit subglobose to ovoid.
Morphology Reproductive morphology Seeds
Seeds laterally compressed, ellipsoid, smooth, with non-ruminate endosperm.

[FTEA]

Araliaceae, J. R. Tennant. Flora of Tropical East Africa. 0

Morphology General Habit
Trees or lianes, often epiphytic or possibly epiphytic at first and independent later
Morphology Leaves
Leaves petiolate, digitately compound; leaflets subentire to crenate
Morphology Leaves Stipules
Stipules intrapetiolar, often connate with petiole for some distance
Morphology Reproductive morphology Inflorescences
Inflorescences paniculate, with flowers ultimately in umbellules, fascicles or capitula; pedicels (where present) not articulated beneath the flower
Morphology Reproductive morphology Flowers Calyx
Calyx-margin repando-dentate to subentire
Morphology Reproductive morphology Flowers Corolla
Petals 5–10, sometimes calyptrate (being shed as a cup) or opening on flower
Morphology Reproductive morphology Flowers Androecium Stamens
Stamens equal in number to the petals
Morphology Reproductive morphology Flowers Disc
Disk flat, depressed or conically raised
Morphology Reproductive morphology Flowers Gynoecium Pistil
Ovary 5–8-locular; styles equal in number to the locules, connivent at base
Morphology Reproductive morphology Fruits
Fruit ± subglobose or ovoid
Morphology Reproductive morphology Seeds
Seeds laterally compressed, ellipsoidal, smooth; endosperm nonruminate.

Native to:

Colombia, Fiji, Guyana, New Caledonia, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Samoa, Vanuatu, Venezuela

Schefflera J.R.Forst. & G.Forst. appears in other Kew resources:

Date Reference Identified As Barcode Type Status Has image?
Jun 1, 2013 Takeuchi, W. et al [19280], Papua New Guinea K000618064 No
Jun 1, 2013 Takeuchi, W. et al [19272], Papua New Guinea K000618063 No
Dec 1, 2009 Thomas, D.W. [2752], Cameroon K000461270 No
Ecuador 44873.000 No
Sequeira, V., Ecuador 58876.000 No
Utteridge, T.M.A. [52], Indonesia 62396.000 No
Kasmin, O. [44], New Guinea 71246.000 No
Lowry, P.P. [5264], Indonesia 72541.000 No
Lowry, P.P. [5258], Indonesia 72543.000 No

First published in Char. Gen. Pl.: 45 (1776)

Accepted by

  • Frodin, D.G. & Govaerts, R. (2003 publ. 2004). World Checklist and Bibliography of Araliaceae: 1-444. The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
  • Wu, Z., Raven, P.H. & Hong, D. (eds.) (2007). Flora of China 13: 1-548. Missouri Botanical Garden Press, St. Louis.

Literature

Flora of West Tropical Africa

  • Char. Gen. 45 (1776)
  • Harms in E. & P Pflanzenfam. 3, 8: 35 (1894).

Flora Zambesiaca

  • Char. Gen. Pl.: 45, t. 23 (1776)
  • emend. Harms in Engl. & Prantl, Pflanzenfam. 3, 8: 35 (1894) nom. conserv.

Flora of Tropical East Africa

  • Char. Gen.: 45, t. 23 (1776)
  • emend. Harms in E. & P. Pf. 3 (8): 35 (1894), nom. conserv.

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