Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
brevipes
ID:
1033646

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine , Suppl.: 1013 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001032984



Common Names

  • Acer brevipes
  • Short-stalked Maple
  • Short-stalked Maple


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Description

Acer brevipes (also called 'Short-stalked Maple', among many other common names) is a small deciduous tree found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It has a single, broad, pointed leaf and a single, small, yellowish flower. It is found in moist, shady forests, often growing in rocky soils or on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Acer brevipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a variety of medicinal uses, including treating fever, digestive problems, and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acer brevipes has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acer brevipes is a deciduous tree native to China. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Acer brevipes

Acer brevipes is native to North America and can be found in moist forests and along streams.

Species in the Acer genus

Acer acuminatum, Acer albopurpurascens, Acer amamiense, Acer amplum, Acer argutum, Acer barbinerve, Acer bornmuelleri, Acer brachystephyanum, Acer buergerianum, Acer caesium, Acer calcaratum, Acer caloneurum, Acer campbellii, Acer campestre, Acer capillipes, Acer cappadocicum, Acer carpinifolium, Acer caudatifolium, Acer caudatum, Acer chapaense, Acer chiangdaoense, Acer cinerascentiforme, Acer circinatum, Acer cissifolium, Acer confertifolium, Acer cordatum, Acer coriaceifolium, Acer coriaceum, Acer crassum, Acer crataegifolium, Acer davidii, Acer diabolicum, Acer discolor, Acer distylum, Acer duplicatoserratum, Acer elegantulum, Acer emeiense, Acer erianthum, Acer erythranthum, Acer eucalyptoides, Acer fabri, Acer fengii, Acer fenzelianum, Acer foveolatum, Acer freemanii, Acer glabrum, Acer gracilifolium, Acer granatense, Acer griseum, Acer guanense,

Species in the Sapindaceae family