Schefflera actinophylla

Schefflera actinophylla is toxic to cats and dogs. The reported severity is mild. Also known as Australian Umbrella Tree.

dogs cats

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

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.

Symptoms to watch for

Oral Irritation Drooling Vomiting Difficulty Swallowing

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

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.

Common Names

  • Australian Umbrella Tree

Also recorded as Australian cabbagetree, Australian umbrella-tree, Octopus tree, Queensland umbrella-tree and umbrella tree.

Facts

Family
Araliaceae
In the wild
US, AU, ES, ZA, BR, PR + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.