Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 13: 193 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514113
Common Names
- Acer Chapaense
- Chapai Maple
- Chapai Maple Tree
Description
Acer chapaense (also called Chapa maple, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China. It has a rounded crown and lobed leaves. It grows in woodlands, hedgerows, and parks.
Uses & Benefits
Acer chapaense 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acer chapaense is a small, yellow-green, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, brown, winged samara. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Acer chapaense: Acer chapaense 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 chapaense
Acer chapaense is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.
Acer chapaense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acer chapaense?
Acer chapaense
What is the common name of Acer chapaense?
Chapa Maple
What is the natural habitat of Acer chapaense?
It is native to Vietnam, 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