Heptapleurum calyptratum, commonly known as mallet flower, is a species of plant in the family Araliaceae. It is a scrambling tree that ranges from eastern India and Bangladesh through Tibet and Indochina to southern China.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Araliaceae |
| Genus: | Heptapleurum |
| Species: | H. calyptratum
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| Binomial name | |
| Heptapleurum calyptratum (Hook.f. & Thomson) Y.F.Deng (2018)
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Description
editHeptapleurum calyptratum in small tree growing 15-20' tall. It has palmate leaves with 7-12 leaflets growing in a whorled fashion. It produces distinct green mallet shape flower buds.
Conservation
editThe plant (as Schefflera pueckleri) is an IUCN Conservation-dependent species, that is threatened by habitat loss.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Chua, L.S.L. (1998). "Schefflera pueckleri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T36306A9992676. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T36306A9992676.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ a b Heptapleurum calyptratum (Hook.f. & Thomson) Y.F.Deng. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
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