Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
monspessulanum
ID:
515261

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1056 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514593



Common Names

  • Acer Monspessulanum
  • Monspessulanum Maple
  • Monspessulanum Maple-tree


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Synonyms

  • Acer commutatum C.Presl [unknown]
  • Acer denticulatum Dippel [unknown]
  • Acer heckianum Asch. ex Wesm. [unknown]
  • Acer hungaricum Borbás [unknown]
  • Acer illyricum J.Jacq. [unknown]
  • Acer liburnicum (Pax) Dippel [unknown]
  • Acer monspessulanum athoum Bornm. & Sint. [unknown]
  • Acer monspessulanum cassinense A.Terracc. ex Bolle [unknown]
  • Acer monspessulanum commutatum (C.Presl) Palam. [unknown]
  • Acer monspessulanum commutatum (C.Presl) Borbás [unknown]
  • Acer monspessulanum divergens Cout. [unknown]
  • Acer monspessulanum loscosii (Rouy) P.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Acer monspessulanum maroccanum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer monspessulanum villosum Willk. & Lange [unknown]
  • Acer rectangulum Dulac [unknown]
  • Acer talyschense Radde-Fom. [unknown]
  • Acer trifolium Duhamel [unknown]
  • Acer trilobatum Lam. [unknown]
  • Acer trilobum Moench [unknown]
  • Acer monspessulanum illyricum (J.Jacq.) Steud. [unknown]
  • Acer monspessulanum corallinum Pax [unknown]
  • Acer monspessulanum cruciatum Pax [unknown]
  • Acer monspessulanum glabrescens Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer monspessulanum integrilobum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer monspessulanum gallicum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer monspessulanum illyricum (J.Jacq.) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer monspessulanum rumelicum Griseb. [unknown]
  • Acer rumelicum (Griseb.) Borbás [unknown]
  • Acer monspessulanum liburnicum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer monspessulanum hispanicum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer monspessulanum athoum (Bornm. & Sint.) Lippold ex F.K.Mey. [unknown]

Description

Acer monspessulanum (also called Montpellier 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 monspessulanum is an ornamental tree used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and its flowers attract bees and butterflies. It can also be used as a shade tree or as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acer monspessulanum sub. cinerascens (Boiss.) Yalt.
Acer monspessulanum sub. ibericum (M.Bieb. ex Willd.) Yalt.
Acer monspessulanum sub. microphyllum (Boiss.) Bornm.
Acer monspessulanum sub. persicum (Pojark.) Rech.f.
Acer monspessulanum sub. turcomanicum (Pojark.) Rech.f.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acer monspessulanum 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 monspessulanum 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 monspessulanum

Acer monspessulanum is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady forests and along streams and rivers.

Acer monspessulanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer monspessulanum?

Acer monspessulanum

What is the common name of Acer monspessulanum?

Monspessulanum Maple

What type of climate does Acer monspessulanum prefer?

Acer monspessulanum 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