Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
lucidum
ID:
515172

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


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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.

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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

References