Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
confertifolium
ID:
514811

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr. & F.P.Metcalf

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Lingnan Sci. J. 16: 167 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514143



Common Names

  • Acer Confertifolium
  • Clustered Maple
  • Clustered Maple Tree


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Synonyms

  • Acer johnedwardianum F.P.Metcalf [unknown]
  • Acer tutcheri confertifolium (Merr. & F.P.Metcalf) A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Acer wilsonii serrulatum Dunn [unknown]
  • Acer oliverianum serrulatum (Dunn) Rehder [unknown]
  • Acer confertifolium confertifolium [unknown]

Description

Acer confertifolium (also called Dwarf maple, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Japan. It has a rounded crown and lobed leaves. It grows in woodlands, hedgerows, and parks.

Uses & Benefits

Acer confertifolium 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

Flower: White, star-shaped, and clustered. Seed: Small, dark brown, and oblong. Seedlings: Oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Acer confertifolium: Acer confertifolium 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 confertifolium

Acer confertifolium can be found in the forests of Japan, Korea, and eastern China.

Acer confertifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer confertifolium?

Acer confertifolium

What is the common name of Acer confertifolium?

Dwarf maple

What is the habitat of Acer confertifolium?

It is found in moist forests, along streams, and in other moist areas

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-2615544: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Franklin Post Metcalf (1892-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.P.Metcalf' in the authors string.