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 |