Calflora Taxon Report
Schefflera actinophylla  (Endl.) Harms

(not an active name)
Octopus tree
Schefflera actinophylla is a vine that is not native to California.
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Genus: Schefflera
Family: Araliaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Toxicity: Possible skin irritation from touching the aboveground parts of this plant.
Do not eat the aboveground parts of this plant.
Name Status:
Accepted by PLANTS
Alternate Names:
PLANTSBrassaia actinophylla
Information about Schefflera actinophylla from other sources

USDA PLANTS Profile (SCAC2)

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Suggested Citation
“Calflora - Taxon Report.” The Calflora Database, a non-profit organization. .

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