TABLE 4.
Morphological characters distinguishing Brassaia and Papuoschefflera s.l.
Morphological character | Brassaia | Papuoschefflera s.l. |
Ovary position | 1/2–2/3 superior | <1/6 superior |
Floral bracts, ligules | Glabrous | Setulose |
Main inflorescence axis | Sessile/short | Up to 60 cm long |
Flower color | Red to pink | Pale green to white, some purple to red |