Schefflera pueckleri
Schefflera pueckleri, the mallet flower, is a species of plant in the family Araliaceae. It is endemic to Peninsular Malaysia, in Southeast Asia.
| Schefflera pueckleri | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Araliaceae |
| Genus: | Schefflera |
| Species: | S. pueckleri |
| Binomial name | |
| Schefflera pueckleri (K.Koch) Frodin | |
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]
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References
- Chua, L.S.L. (1998). "Schefflera pueckleri". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T36306A9992676. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T36306A9992676.en. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
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