Umbrella Tree (species: Schefflera actinophylla) in Broadwater NP (Gaia Guide)
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Schefflera actinophylla
Umbrella Tree


©Karen on Flickr: Umbrella Tree (Schefflera actinophylla)

©Anne: Schefflera actinophylla in flower, 13 Sep 2014, near Cooks Look summit, Lizard Island.

©Anne: Flowers of Schefflera actinophylla, 13 Sep 2014, near Cooks Look summit, Lizard Island.

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Kingdom Plantae
Division Tracheophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Order Apiales
Family Araliaceae
Genus Schefflera
Species Schefflera actinophylla

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 1500 cm (Height)

Synonyms

Interesting facts

  • In its natural ecosystem, the umbrella tree maintains a balance with other native species but elsewhere this tree is referred to as the Incredible Hulk Tree. For the roots tear up driveways, raise and break plumbing and gas lines, push over walls, smash tiles & crush foundations. They survive hurricanes and even if blown over, they will grow back from the roots.

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

It is native to tropical rainforests and gallery forests in Australia (eastern Queensland and the Northern Territory), New Guinea and Java. (Wikipedia)

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References

  • Byrnes, N.B., S.L. Everist, S.T. Reynolds, A. Specht and R.L. Specht (1977). The vegetation of Lizard Island, North Queensland, Proceedings of the Royal Society of Queensland, 88: 1-15. LIRS catalog number 3.