Schefflera pueckleri
| Schefflera pueckleri | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Araliaceae |
| Genus: | Schefflera |
| Species: | S. pueckleri |
| Binomial name | |
| Schefflera pueckleri (K. Koch) Frodin | |
Schefflera pueckleri, with the common name for this tree is Mallet flower, is a species of plant in the family Araliaceae.
It is endemic to Peninsular Malaysia, in Southeast Asia.
Description
Schefflera pueckleri in small tree growing 15-20' tall.
It has palmate leaves with 7-12 leaflets growing in a whorled fashion.
It produces distinct green mallet shape flower buds.
- Conservation
The plant is an IUCN Conservation-dependent species, that is endangered by habitat loss.
References
- Chua, L.S.L. 1998. Schefflera pueckleri. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 August 2007.
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