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Definition of schefflera

schefflera

/ʃɛfˈlɪr.ə/
schef · fle · ra
Plural:scheffleras
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schefflera Lexical Profile

schefflera Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any tropical shrub or tree of the genus Schefflera within the family Araliaceae, native to diverse tropical regions and widely cultivated worldwide as a popular indoor plant noted for its broad, palmately compound leaves.

Example

"She placed a tall, leafy schefflera in the corner of her bright living room to add a touch of natural greenery."

• Rhymes for schefflera

• Nearby Words

scepter
schedule
scheduler
schefflera
scheldt
schema
schematic

Word Origin & Etymology

Named in the late 18th century by J.R. Forster and J.G.A. Forster after Jacob Christian Scheffler, a physician and botanist from Danzig, appended with the Modern Latin botanical suffix '-a'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Schefflera. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/schefflera
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