Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
mapienense
ID:
515194

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.P.Fang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 17(1): 73 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514526



Common Names

  • Mapienense Maple
  • Mapienense Acer
  • Mapienense Maple Tree


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Synonyms

  • Acer gracile W.P.Fang & M.Y.Fang [unknown]

Description

Acer mapienense (also called Mapien 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 mapienense 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 mapienense 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 mapienense 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 mapienense

Acer mapienense is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.

Acer mapienense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer mapienense?

Acer mapienense

What is the common name of Acer mapienense?

Mapienense Maple

What type of climate does Acer mapienense prefer?

Acer mapienense 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2615915: Based on the initial data import
Wen-Pei Fang (1899-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.P.Fang' in the authors string.