Araliaceae · Schefflera

Schefflera capitata

Treeoutdoor
Habit
Tree
Found in India
Tamil Nadu
Flowering
February-May

Plant Details

Scientific name
Schefflera capitata
Genus
Schefflera
Habit
Tree
Habitat
Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Forest
Native to
India
Found in India
Tamil Nadu
Flowering & fruiting
February-May
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Type
Variable
Margin
Variable
Venation
Variable

Typical of the Araliaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Variable
Inflorescence
Umbel
Fruit
Berry

Typical of the Araliaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

Local Names

Malayalam
എട്ടിലമരം

About Schefflera capitata

Schefflera capitata is a tree belonging to the Araliaceae family (Ginseng Or Aralia Or Ivy Family). It is typically found in evergreen forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during February-May.

Illustration representing the Araliaceae family
Botanical family

Araliaceae

Ginseng Or Aralia Or Ivy Family

Schefflera capitata belongs to the Araliaceae family.

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