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schefflera|ˈʃɛflərə|
[mod.L. (J. R. & G. Forster Characteres Generum Plantarum (1776) 45), f. the name of J. C. Scheffler of Danzig + -a 2.]
An evergreen shrub or small tree of the genus so called, belonging to the family Araliaceæ, native to many tropical or subtropical regions, and bearing large compound leaves and clusters of small white, greenish, or red flowers, followed by small berries.
1954F. Kingdon-Ward Berried Treasure xviii. 164 The slim rigid spikes of Schefflera, like tall black candles, give a Gothic dignity to this little palm-like tree. 1976National Observer (U.S.) 25 Sept. 9/2 We couldn't buy a schefflera that big for $50. 1978Homes & Gardens Apr. 32/1 Some philodendrons and schefflera..do well in most places, given reasonable light. |