Umbrella Tree

Also known as: Schefflera, Australian Ivy Palm, Octopus Tree, Starleaf

Clinical Signs

While this plant does contain potentially toxic substances, the most common effects seen are mild vomiting and diarrhea.

Family

Araliaceae

Scientific Name

Brassaia actinophylla

Toxic Principles

Terpenoids, saponins, insoluble oxalates

Source: ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants list (dogs), scraped 2026-07-14 from https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/dogs-plant-list · view original