Schefflera pueckleri
Schefflera pueckleri | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Apiales |
Family: | Araliaceae |
Genus: | Schefflera |
Species: | S. pueckleri
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Binomial name | |
Schefflera pueckleri (K.Koch) Frodin
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Schefflera pueckleri, the mallet flower, is a species of plant in the family Araliaceae. It is endemic to Peninsular Malaysia, in Southeast Asia.
Description[]
Schefflera pueckleri in small tree growing 15-20' tall. It has palmate leaves with 7-12 leaflets growing in a whorled fashion. It produces distinct green mallet shape flower buds.
Conservation[]
The plant is an IUCN Conservation-dependent species, that is endangered by habitat loss.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b Chua, L.S.L. (1998). "Schefflera pueckleri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T36306A9992676. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T36306A9992676.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
Categories:
- IUCN Red List conservation dependent species
- Schefflera
- Endemic flora of Peninsular Malaysia
- Conservation dependent plants
- Araliaceae stubs