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 is a species of plant in the family Araliaceae. It is found in Peninsular Malaysia. It is threatened by habitat loss. The common name for this tree is Mallet flower.

Description

Schefflera pueckleri in small tree growing 15-20' tall. It has palmate leaves with 7-12 leaflets growing in a whorled fashion. S. pueckleri has distinct green mallet shape flower buds.

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