Schefflera actinophylla is toxic to cats and dogs. The reported severity is mild. Also known as Australian Umbrella Tree.
If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.
Oral Irritation Drooling Vomiting Difficulty Swallowing
The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.
Heptapleurum actinophyllum 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.
Also recorded as Australian cabbagetree, Australian umbrella-tree, Octopus tree, Queensland umbrella-tree and umbrella tree.
More from the Araliaceae family:
Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.