Schefflera procumbens
Schefflera procumbens | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Apiales |
Family: | Araliaceae |
Genus: | Schefflera |
Species: | S. procumbens
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Binomial name | |
Schefflera procumbens (Hemsley) Frodin
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Schefflera procumbens is a species of plant in the family Araliaceae. It is endemic to Seychelles, now confined to six small areas on Silhouette Island at altitudes between 400 and 700 meters, having become extinct on Mahé.
Schefflera procumbens is a climbing epiphyte, with gray bark, palmate leaves on petioles up to 20 cm in length, and cream-colored, globular fruits in clusters.
References[]
- ^ Ismail, S.; Huber, M.J.; Mougal, J. (2011). "Schefflera procumbens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T33547A9791562. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T33547A9791562.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
Categories:
- IUCN Red List critically endangered species
- Schefflera
- Vulnerable plants
- Endemic flora of Seychelles
- Araliaceae stubs