Schefflera farinosa

Schefflera farinosa (Teijsm. & Binn.) J.J.Sm., Alph. List Pl. Hort. Bog. 262 (1930).

Schefflera farinosa (Teijsm. & Binn.) J.J.Sm. Photo by Tấn Trịnh

Vietnamese name: 

Chân chim lá xẻ

Latin name: 

Schefflera farinosa (Blume) Merr. – Schefera incisa R. Vig.

Family: 

Araliaceae.

Uses:

Treatment of back pain, bone pain, numbness of hands and feet, edema.

Distribution: 

Lao Cai (Sa Pa), Ha Giang (Pho Bang), Cao Bang (Le A Pass), Hoa Binh (Pa Co), Kon Tum, Lam Dong, Dong Nai. The tree grows naturally scattered in the forest, at an altitude of 500-1700 m.

Flowering and fruiting season:

May-September