Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
hyrcanum
ID:
515015

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) 4: 31 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514347



Common Names

  • Hyrcanum Maple
  • Hyrcanum Acer
  • Hyrcanum Maple Tree


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Synonyms

  • Acer amaliae Orph. ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Acer hyrcanum paradoxum Bornm. & Sint. [unknown]
  • Acer italum hyrcanum (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Pax [unknown]
  • Acer monspessulanum lycicum Bornm. [unknown]
  • Acer opalus hyrcanum (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Acer opalus paradoxum (Bornm. & Sint.) A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Acer italum hyrcanum (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Pax [unknown]
  • Acer italum serbicum Pax [unknown]
  • Acer italum serbicum (Pax) Schwer. [unknown]

Description

Acer hyrcanum (also called Hyrcanian Maple, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Aceraceae family. It is a deciduous tree native to Europe, and is found in dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acer hyrcanum is a species of maple tree native to Iran. It is used as an ornamental plant and its wood is used for making furniture and musical instruments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acer hyrcanum sub. intermedium (Pančić) Palam.
Acer hyrcanum sub. keckianum (Asch. & Sint. ex Pax) Yalt.
Acer hyrcanum sub. reginae-amaliae (Orph. ex Boiss.) E.Murray
Acer hyrcanum sub. sphaerocaryum Yalt.
Acer hyrcanum sub. stevenii (Pojark.) A.E.Murray
Acer hyrcanum sub. tauricolum (Boiss. & Balansa) Yalt.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acer hyrcanum has small yellow flowers, winged seeds, and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acer hyrcanum is a deciduous tree native to Iran. 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 hyrcanum

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

Acer hyrcanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer hyrcanum?

Acer hyrcanum

What type of plant is Acer hyrcanum?

Acer hyrcanum is a species of maple tree.

Where is Acer hyrcanum found?

Acer hyrcanum is found in Turkey, Iran, and Azerbaijan.

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-2615738: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.