Status:
valid
Authors:
F.P.Metcalf
Source:
cmp
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Lingnan Sci. J. 11: 197 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514504
Common Names
- Shining Maple
- Lucidum Maple
- Lucidum Acer
Description
Acer lucidum (also called Shining Maple, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree with a rounded crown. It is native to China and is found in mountain forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Acer lucidum is a deciduous tree that is often used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and bark. It can also be used to provide shade and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acer lucidum has small yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and winged. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acer lucidum is a deciduous tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring in a cold frame. It can also be propagated by cuttings in late summer or by layering in spring.
Where to Find Acer lucidum
Acer lucidum is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.
Acer lucidum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acer lucidum?
Acer lucidum
What is the common name of Acer lucidum?
Lucid Maple
What type of climate does Acer lucidum prefer?
Acer lucidum prefers a temperate climate
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