Octopus Tree, Umbrella Tree 傘樹 @Dempsey Hill (2021 0526)
Schefflera actinophylla is a tree in the Araliaceae family.
Native to tropical rainforests and gallery forests in Australia (eastern Queensland and the Northern Territory), New Guinea and Java.
Common Name: Australia umbrella tree, Queensland umbrella tree, octopus tree and Amate. 傘樹又名鴨掌木、章魚樹、鴨腳木、大叶伞，鵝掌材
Flowering begins in early summer and typically continues for several months.
Locate: Dempsey Hill
Getting There:
MRT Dhoby Ghaut (NS24/NE6/CC1) Exit B (Penang Road)/Dhoby Ghaut Stn Exit B Stop ID: 08031 Board Bus 7/77/106/174 and alight at CSC Dempsey Clubhse Stop ID: 11201
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