Schefflera samoensis

Schefflera samoensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Apiales
Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Schefflera
Species:
S. samoensis
Binomial name
Schefflera samoensis
Synonyms[1]
  • Heptapleurum samoense (A.Gray) Benth. & Hook.f. ex Drake
  • Paratropia samoensis A.Gray

Schefflera samoensis is a species of flowering plants in the Araliaceae family.[2] It is endemic to Samoa.[3] It produces palmate compound leaves on an open canopy. It has been found on the island of Savaiʻi, on Mount Matavanu, in wet forest that grows on inner slopes of the crater.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Schefflera samoensis (A.Gray) Harms". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 10 July 2026.
  2. ↑ BioGardens.org. "Schefflera samoensis (Schefflera samoensis) - Growing Guide". biogardens.org. Retrieved 2026-07-10.
  3. ↑ "Interesting facts about Samoa's biodiversity..." 2024-10-20. Retrieved 2026-07-10.
  4. ↑ "The Flora of Samoa Detailed Collection Record Information". www.florasamoa.net. Retrieved 2026-07-10.