Heptapleurum calyptratum
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| Species: | S. pueckleri
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| Schefflera pueckleri (K. Koch) Frodin
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Schefflera pueckleri, with the common name for this tree is Mallet flower, is a species of plant in the family Araliaceae.
It is endemic tp Peninsular Malaysia.
It is an IUCN Near threatened species, that is endangered by habitat loss.
Description
Schefflera pueckleri in small tree growing 15-20' tall. It has palmate leaves with 7-12 leaflets growing in a whorled fashion. S. pueckleri has distinct green mallet shape flower buds.
References
- Chua, L.S.L. 1998. Schefflera pueckleri. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 August 2007.
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