Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
japonicum
ID:
515063

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1784

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 14 (J. A. Murray). 911. 1784 [May-Jun 1784]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514395



Common Names

  • Japanese Maple
  • Japonicum Maple
  • Japonicum Acer


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Synonyms

  • Acer circumlobatum Maxim. [unknown]
  • Acer circumlobatum heyhachii (Matsum.) Makino [unknown]
  • Acer circumlobatum insulare Pax [unknown]
  • Acer heyhachii Matsum. ex Makino [unknown]
  • Acer japonicum aconitifolium (Meehan) Rehder [unknown]
  • Acer japonicum aconitifolium Meehan [unknown]
  • Acer japonicum circumlobatum (Maxim.) Koidz. [unknown]
  • Acer japonicum insulare (Pax) Ohwi [unknown]
  • Acer japonicum kobakoense (Nakai) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Acer japonicum stenolobum H.Hara [unknown]
  • Acer japonicum villosum Koidz. [unknown]
  • Acer kobakoense Nakai [unknown]
  • Acer monocarpon Nakai [unknown]
  • Acer japonicum microphyllum Koidz. [unknown]
  • Acer japonicum macrophyllum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer japonicum parsonsii Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer circumlobatum insulare (Pax) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer japonicum nudicarpum Nakai [unknown]
  • Acer pseudosieboldianum nudicarpum (Nakai) Nakai [unknown]
  • Acer heyhachii Matsum. [deprecated]

Description

Acer japonicum (also called Japanese maple, among many other common names) is a species of deciduous tree in the family Sapindaceae. It is an evergreen tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to Japan and Korea. It is found in forests, often in rocky areas, at altitudes of 0-2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acer japonicum is a deciduous tree native to China. It is commonly grown as an ornamental tree for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in moist, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Acer japonicum

Acer japonicum is found in wet, sandy soils in the southeastern United States.

Acer japonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer japonicum?

Acer japonicum

What type of plant is Acer japonicum?

Acer japonicum is a species of maple tree.

Where is Acer japonicum found?

Acer japonicum is found in Japan.

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