Schefflera macrophylla Seeds | Large-leaved Schefflera
LATIN NAME: Schefflera macrophylla
COMMON NAME: Large-Leaved Schefflera
Plant Profile
A distinctive member of its genus, Large-Leaved Schefflera (Schefflera macrophylla) is an upright, evergreen shrub in the aralia family (Araliaceae), native to warm forests of the south-eastern Asia, while it is treasured for its fine, large, glossy leaves. With leaves size of dinner plates held out on long stalks, this schefflera is hard to miss. Each leaf splits into its finger-like leaflets around a central point, giving the whole plant a bold, tropical look, and the new leaves unfold with a soft, fresh green before they harden and darken. At maturity it stands about Ten metres. The flowers pull in pollinating insects, which quietly widens its usefulness in the garden. Put simply, this is a rewarding species for anyone willing to give it a suitable spot.
Science & Biotechnology
The species features in the wider study of the aralia family, and its traits make it a useful subject for work on germination biology, cultivation and ornamental selection. Botany of big, glossy leaves has kept schefflera on the botanists’ radar, since way leaf splits into its finger-like leaflets lets plant catch dappled light of forest floor. It is the kind of species that plant scientists reach for when they need reliable material for propagation and selection studies.
Uses & Benefits
Large-Leaved Schefflera brings genuine presence to the garden and earns its keep across the growing season. Around warm room and shaded garden, large-leaved schefflera is a dependable presence. Its bold, easy form has made it a treasured room plant and a fine shade shrub of warm garden. In shaded corner of a warm garden its great leaves make a bold statement, and under a bright roof it has long been one of the most forgiving of the room plants. Establishment is uncomplicated, and afterwards ordinary care suffices.
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Growing from Seed
Sow fresh seed of Large-Leaved Schefflera under ordinary good conditions. Sow evenly over the surface and cover lightly into a loose, well-drained seed compost, water in gently, and keep the sowing in bright light with steady moisture. Transplant the sturdiest seedlings to their permanent spots and let them develop without disturbance.
Our Take
Large-Leaved Schefflera has real presence in the garden without demanding much in return. It forms an upright, evergreen shrub, which makes spacing and siting straightforward. What it needs is basic: sun, drainage, and a little patience while it establishes.
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