Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
caesium
ID:
514692

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex Brandis

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Forest Fl. N.W. India : 3 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514024



Common Names

  • Acer Caesium
  • Blue Maple
  • Amur Maple


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Synonyms

  • Acer luteolum Borbás [unknown]
  • Acer molle Pax [unknown]
  • Acer caesium caesium [unknown]

Description

Acer caesium (also called Blue 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 oval-shaped leaves. The flowers are small and yellow and appear in spring. It prefers moist soils and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Acer caesium is a plant that is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for medicinal purposes, as it contains compounds that can help treat various ailments. It is also used as a source of food, as its leaves can be eaten raw or cooked.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acer caesium sub. giraldii (Pax) A.E.Murray

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acer caesium has small yellow flowers with four petals, small brown seeds, and seedlings with thin, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acer caesium 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 caesium

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

Acer caesium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer caesium?

Acer caesium

What is the common name of Acer caesium?

Blue Maple

What is the natural habitat of Acer caesium?

It is native to the Himalayas and western China, 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

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2615430: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Dietrich Brandis (1824-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandis' in the authors string.