Schefflera — 22 species
Botanical species in the genus Schefflera recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Schefflera arboricola
Schefflera arboricola
Family: Araliaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a position in light shade, but also succeeds in full sun and in deep shade. Succeeds in a range of well-drained soils, from sandy to loamy and from acid to slightly alkaline. Prefers a soil on the drier side.
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Schefflera cumingii
Schefflera cumingii
Family: Araliaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moist tropics, growing at low elevations in areas with relatively high and consistent rainfall.
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Schefflera heptaphylla
Schefflera heptaphylla
Family: Araliaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the tropics and subtropics, it is found at elevations below 600 metres in the subtropics, but can occur as high as 1,400 metres in the tropics.
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Schefflera macrocarpa
Schefflera macrocarpa
Family: Araliaceae
Cultivation
Grows best in a sunny position. Found in poor quality, well-drained, clayey soils in the wild.
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Schefflera morototoni
Schefflera morototoni
Family: Araliaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moist tropics, often where there is a distinct dry season. Requires a sunny position. Also succeeds in dappled shade.
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Schefflera umbellifera
Schefflera umbellifera
Family: Araliaceae
Cultivation
This is not a tree for very dry areas. Young trees are frost sensitive, but older trees can tolerate moderate frosts. The tree has large thick roots, it should not be planted too close to buildings, pools or paving.
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