Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
laevigatum
ID:
515103

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 2: 3 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514435



Common Names

  • Smooth Maple
  • Laevigatum Maple
  • Laevigatum Acer


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Synonyms

  • Acer laevigatum angustum Pax [unknown]
  • Acer laevigatum dimorphifolium (Metcalf) W.P.Fang & W.K.Hu [unknown]
  • Acer oblongum angustum (Pax) Wesm. [unknown]
  • Acer laevigatum angustum (Pax) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer oblongum laevigatum (Wall.) Wesm. [unknown]
  • Acer laevigatum laevigatum [unknown]

Description

Acer laevigatum (also called Smooth 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 laevigatum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acer laevigatum var. salweenense (W.W.Sm.) Cowan ex W.P.Fang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acer laevigatum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Acer laevigatum

Acer laevigatum is native to the eastern United States and Canada.

Acer laevigatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer laevigatum?

Acer laevigatum

What is the common name of Acer laevigatum?

Smooth Maple

What is the natural habitat of Acer laevigatum?

Woodlands, forests, and hedgerows

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