Heptapleurum heterophyllum
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Schefflera heterophylla is a lower story rainforest tree native to the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra, and belonging to the Gensing, or Ivy, Family (Araliaceae).Its common name is theGreat-Leaved Ivy-palm. It is noteworthy for having very large leaves which are quadripalmate,[1] (i.e. the leaflet is the fourth order of branching in the leaf), possibly the only hardwood (dicot) tree that is so.
References
- ^ Corner, Prof. E.J.H. (1952). Wayside Trees of Malaya - Volume 1. Singapore: Gov't Printing Office. p. 157.
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