Schefflera brevipedicellata
Family: Araliaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 10 m tall. The leaf stalks are 19-30 cm long. The leaves have 5-7 leaflets. These are oblong and 10-22 cm long by 5-11 cm wide. The flowers are on several branches and in a group on stalks from a common point. They are produced below the leaves. The fruit is round and 4-5 mm across.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows on disturbed land and forests in wet valleys between 800-1,300 m above sea level. In Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable. They are eaten with chilli sauce. They are also used in pickles.
Edible parts
Leaves