Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
buergerianum
ID:
514679

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 2: 88 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514011



Common Names

  • Acer Buergerianum
  • Trident Maple
  • Sho-Tsu-Ki Maple


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Synonyms

  • Acer buergerianum horizontale F.P.Metcalf [unknown]
  • Acer buergerianum kaiscianense (Pamp.) W.P.Fang [unknown]
  • Acer buergerianum yentangense W.P.Fang & M.Y.Fang [unknown]
  • Acer lingii W.P.Fang [unknown]
  • Acer subtrilobum (K.Koch) Koidz. [unknown]
  • Acer trifidum Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Acer trinerve Siesmayer [unknown]
  • Acer trifidum elobatum Kuntze ex Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer buergerianum trinerve (Siesmayer) Rehder [unknown]
  • Acer paxii ningpoense (Hance) Pax [unknown]
  • Acer trifidum kaiscianensis Pamp. [unknown]
  • Acer buergerianum buergerianum [unknown]

Description

Acer buergerianum (also called Trident Maple, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to temperate regions of Asia. It grows to a height of up to 10 m and has three-lobed leaves. The flowers are small and yellow and appear in spring. It prefers moist soils and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Acer buergerianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acer buergerianum var. jiujiangense Z.X.Yu
Acer buergerianum var. ningpoense (Hance) A.E.Murray
Acer buergerianum sub. ningpoense (Hance) A.E.Murray

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acer buergerianum is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, winged seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acer buergerianum is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer. Deadhead to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Acer buergerianum

Acer buergerianum is native to Japan. It can be found in moist woods and along streams.

Acer buergerianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer buergerianum?

Acer buergerianum

What is the common name of Acer buergerianum?

Trident Maple

What is the natural habitat of Acer buergerianum?

It is native to China, Taiwan, and Japan, where it grows in forests, scrub, and rocky places.

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