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Schefflera (Order:Apiales Family:Araliaceae)

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Schefflera

 

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Schefflera is a popular indoor flower, known as “the umbrella tree” too, due to palmate leaves that suggests the image of an umbrella. Another name that is known in this species is “Aralia bright”, because it is part of the family Araliaceae.It is a species native to the tropical areas of the globe, from Australia, Taiwan and others. Schefflera genus comprises about 150 species of shrubs and trees that reach heights in places of origin of 25-30 m.

 

Umbrella Tree is an evergreen plant and it is among the few species that maintain themselves beautiful even when they are located in dark places. It does not tolerate the direct sunlight. The leaf varieties require brighter places and consequently it provides a beautiful coloring of the leaves.

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Uploaded on July 25, 2014
Taken on July 25, 2014