Polyscias guilfoylei is a species of shrub native to the paleotropics and neotropics. It has erect branches and can grow to a height of up to 24 feet. Leaves are long and 1-pinnate with leaflets are arranged opposite. Blades are variable, but usually ovate or elliptic and coarsely dentate or lacerate. Leaves are commonly variegated with margins of white or pale yellow, but can also be entirely dark green.