Australian Umbrella Tree (Heptapleurum actinophyllum)

Australian Umbrella Tree, a reference photo — Photo: J.M.Garg · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Heptapleurum actinophyllum (formerly Schefflera actinophylla) is a tree in the family Araliaceae. It is native to tropical rainforests and gallery forests in northern and northeastern Queensland coasts and the Northern Territory of Australia, as well as New Guinea and Java. Common names include Australian umbrella tree, Queensland umbrella tree, octopus tree and amate.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Australian Umbrella Tree being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Heptapleurum calyptratum
Heptapleurum arboricola
Didymopanax morototoni

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Apiales
Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Heptapleurum
Species: Heptapleurum actinophyllum

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