Accepted Symbol
SCMO10
Symbol
SCMO10
Scientific Name
Schefflera Morototonii
Common Name
Matchwood
Category
Dicot
Genus
Schefflera
Family
Araliaceae
Family Symbol
ARALIA
Family Common Name
Ginseng Family
Ecology and Taxonomy Data
Orders
Liliales
Subclass
Liliidae
Class
Liliopsida
Division
Magnoliophyta
Superdivision
Spermatophyta
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Kingdom
Plantae
Itis Tsn
42750
Duration
Perennial
Growth Habit
Forb/herb
Native Status
L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
Morphology/Physiology
Active Growth Period
Spring, Summer, Fall
Bloat
None
C N Ratio
High
Coppice Potential
Yes
Fall Conspicuous
No
Fire Resistance
No
Flower Color
White
Flower Conspicuous
Yes
Foliage Color
Green
Foliage Porosity Summer
Dense
Foliage Porosity Winter
Dense
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fruit Color
Purple
Fruit Conspicuous
Yes
Growth Form
Single Stem
Growth Rate
Rapid
Height At Base Age
56
Maximum Feet
56
Height
No
Mature Feet
No
Known Allelopath
Short
Leaf Retention
No
Lifespan
None
Low Growing Grass
Yes
Nitrogen Fixation
Erect
Resprout Ability
None
Growth Data
Adapted To Coarse Textured Soils
Yes
Adapted To Medium Textured Soils
Yes
Adapted To Fine Textured Soils
Yes
Anaerobic Tolerance
None
Caco3 Tolerance
Low
Cold Stratification Required
No
Drought Tolerance
Low
Fertility Requirement
Low
Fire Tolerance
Medium
Frost Free Days
365
Hedge Tolerance
None
Moisture Use
High
Ph Minimum
4.3
Ph Maximum
6.6
Planting Density Per Acre
300
Maximum
700
Precipitation Minimum
60
Precipitation Maximum
200
Root Depth
42
Minimum Inches
None
Salinity Tolerance
Intolerant
Shade Tolerance
47
Reproduction Data
Bloom Period
Fall
Commercial Availability
No Known Source
Fruit Seed Abundance
Low
Fruit Seed Period Begin
Winter
Fruit Seed Period End
Spring
Fruit Seed Persistence
No
Propogated By Bare Root
Yes
Propogated By Bulbs
No
Propogated By Container
Yes
Propogated By Corms
No
Propogated By Cuttings
Yes
Propogated By Seed
Yes
Propogated By Sod
No
Propogated By Sprigs
No
Propogated By Tubers
No
Seed Spread Rate
Moderate
Seedling Vigor
High
Small Grain
No
Vegetative Spread Rate
None
Sustainibility Data
Berry Nut Seed Product
No
Christmas Tree Product
No
Fodder Product
No
Fuelwood Product
Low
Lumber Product
Yes
Naval Store Product
Yes
Nursery Stock Product
No
Palatable Browse Animal
Low
Palatable Human
No
Post Product
No
Pulpwood Product
No
Veneer Product
Yes
