Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
foveolatum
ID:
514912

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Y.Wu

Source:
cmp

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 21: 337 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514244



Common Names

  • Foveolate Maple
  • Foveolate Chinese Maple
  • Foveolate Chinese-Maple


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Description

Acer foveolatum (also called 'Pit-Fruited Maple', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It is native to China and is found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Acer foveolatum is an ornamental tree used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and its flowers attract bees and butterflies. It can also be used as a shade tree or as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acer foveolatum has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, brown and winged. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acer foveolatum is a deciduous tree native to Japan. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seedbed. Plants can also be propagated by cuttings in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Acer foveolatum

Acer foveolatum can be found in the Himalayas, from Afghanistan to western China.

Acer foveolatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer foveolatum?

Acer foveolatum

What is the common name of Acer foveolatum?

Foveolate Maple

Where is Acer foveolatum native to?

Eastern Asia

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-2615642: Based on the initial data import
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.