Heptapleurum actinophyllum (Endl.) Lowry & G.M.Plunkett
| Etymology | Genus | - |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Radiating leaves | |
| Family | Araliaceae | |
| Synonyms | Schefflera actinophylla (Endl.) Harms, Brassaia actinophylla Endl. | |
| Common Names | Octopus Tree, Umbrella Tree | |
| Status | Exotic: Casual | |
| Form | Tree, Epiphyte | |
| Native Distribution | New Guinea, Northern Territory, Queensland | |
Diagnostics
A small cultivated tree that distinct palmately compounded leaves. The flowers bloomed as long inflorescence spikes at the top of the tree. It has spread casually in the city state, where it is sometimes found growing as an epiphyte on trees.
Cultivated trees at Semabawang (2025).
Casual epiphytic form.
Compound leaves.
Stem.
Flowers.
Adventitious roots.
Siyang ·
2025-11-02