Schefflera taiwaniana

Schefflera taiwaniana (台湾鹅掌柴)[2] is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae, native to Taiwan, where it is scattered throughout coniferous forests at 2,000–3,000 m (6,600–9,800 ft).[2] Growing to 4 m (13 ft) tall by 2.5 m (8.2 ft) broad, it is an evergreen shrub or small tree. Large leaves up to 15 cm (5.9 in) long are composed of up to 11 ovate leaflets arranged radially around a central stalk (palmately compound). Young leaves are covered in silver hairs, while mature leaves have a smooth surface. Sprays of flowers in late summer are followed by dark berries in winter - a valued food source for insects and birds.[3]

Schefflera taiwaniana
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Apiales
Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Schefflera
Species:
S. taiwaniana
Binomial name
Schefflera taiwaniana
(Nakai) Kaneh.

Related to the ivies (Hedera), Schefflera taiwaniana is one of several species in the hugely varied genus Schefflera (umbrella plants) that are grown ornamentally for their handsome foliage.[3] Once mature it is hardy down to −10 °C (14 °F), though young plants may require some frost protection. It benefits from being planted in a sheltered spot with other plants to provide enough humidity. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.[4][5]

References
  1. Frodin, D. (1998). "Schefflera taiwaniana". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 1998: e.T31256A9620545. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T31256A9620545.en. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  2. "Schefflera taiwaniana". Flora of China. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
  3. Blackhall-Miles, Robbie (12 December 2013). "Umbrella group: why not make room for a Schefflera?". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
  4. "RHS Plantfinder - Schefflera taiwaniana". Retrieved 1 November 2018.
  5. "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 95. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
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