octopus tree |
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| Apiales > Araliaceae > Schefflera actinophylla (Endl.) H.A.T. Harms
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| Synonym(s): brassaia, ivy palm, schefflera, umbrella tree |
Octopus tree can grow to 40 ft. (12.2 m) tall. Stems can be single or multi-stemmed. Leaves are palm-like with 7-16 leaflets. Leaflets are ovate, entire and 12 in. (30 cm) long. Flowering occurs in summer to early fall, when large, red inflorescences develop at the stem tips. Flowers are red and 1 in. (92.5 cm) wide. Fruits are round, dark purple, and 1/4 in. (7 mm) in diameter. Octopus tree is native to Australia and was introduced into Florida in 1927 as an ornamental. Plants can tolerate a wide range of sun and moisture levels, but are restricted to areas with minimum temperatures above 35°F (1.7°C). |
Identification, Biology, Control and Management Resources
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Foliage; leaves
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Flower(s);
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Flower(s); inflorescence
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Plant(s); habit
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Plant(s); habit
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Tree(s); habit
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Tree(s); habit
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Tree(s); habit
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Infestation; invasion
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Plant(s); habit over valley
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Seed(s);
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Invasive Reference(s):
Check Invasive.org for most current lists.
- Florida - EPPC list
- Invasive Plants: Guide to Identification and the Impacts and Control of Common North American Species
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