Schefflera Arboricola (Heptapleurum actinophyllum) is a tree in the family Araliaceae. It is native to tropical rainforests and gallery forests in northern and northeastern Queensland coasts and the Northern Territory of Australia, as well as New Guinea and Java.  Also known as 'Umbrella Plant' this green companion is a fun and unique houseplant featuring dramatic oval-shaped leaves with pointy tips, which are found in circular groups of  5-9 leaves. This is an easy going plant, great for beginners.