Plerandra elegantissima
False Aralia
Also known as: Aralia elegantissima H.J.Veitch ex Mast. +4 more
- Aralia elegantissima H.J.Veitch ex Mast.
- Dizygotheca elegantissima (H.J.Veitch ex Mast.) R.Vig. & Guillaumin
- Dizygotheca faguetii (Baill.) R.Vig.
- Schefflera elegantissima (H.J.Veitch ex Mast.) Lowry & Frodin
- Schefflera faguetii Baill.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Araliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Plerandra elegantissima (commonly known as False aralia) is a shrub or tree within the Araliaceae family. It is found natively in the Pacific. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New Caledonia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Trinidad-Tobago