Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
cappadocicum
ID:
514735

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gled.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Schriften Berlin. Ges. Naturf. Freunde 6: 116 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514067



Common Names

  • Acer Cappadocicum
  • Cappadocian Maple
  • Cappadocian Maple Tree


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Synonyms

  • Acer cappadocicum barbinerve (Schwer.) A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Acer cappadocicum glabrescens A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Acer cappadocicum glaucum (Koidz.) A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Acer cappadocicum indicum (Pax) Rehder [unknown]
  • Acer cappadocicum rubrocarpum A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Acer cappadocicum stenocarpum Yalt. [unknown]
  • Acer colchicum Hartwiss [unknown]
  • Acer laetum C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Acer lobelii laetum (C.A.Mey.) Pax [unknown]
  • Acer lobelii colchicum (Hartwiss) Pax [unknown]
  • Acer lobelii horticolum Pax [unknown]
  • Acer laetum colchicum (Hartwiss) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer laetum viride Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer laetum rubrum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer laetum tricolor Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer cappadocicum cappadocicum [unknown]

Description

Acer cappadocicum (also called Cappadocian maple, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Turkey and the Caucasus. It has a rounded crown and lobed leaves. It grows in woodlands, hedgerows, and parks.

Uses & Benefits

Acer cappadocicum is a deciduous tree that is often used as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens. It has a wide variety of uses, including providing shade, shelter, and food for wildlife, and its wood is used for furniture, flooring, and other woodworking projects.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acer cappadocicum sub. divergens (K.Koch ex Pax) A.E.Murray
Acer cappadocicum sub. lobelii (Ten.) A.E.Murray
Acer cappadocicum sub. sinicum (Rehder) Hand.-Mazz.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acer cappadocicum is a small, yellowish-green, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, winged samara. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Acer cappadocicum: Acer cappadocicum is a deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 15 meters. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring. Cuttings can also be taken from semi-ripe wood in summer.

Where to Find Acer cappadocicum

Acer cappadocicum can be found in the mountains of Iran, Turkey, and the Caucasus.

Acer cappadocicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer cappadocicum?

Acer cappadocicum

What is the common name of Acer cappadocicum?

Cappadocian Maple

What is the natural habitat of Acer cappadocicum?

It is native to Turkey, Iran, and Iraq, 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