Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
morifolium
ID:
515294

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koidz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 28: 151 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514626



Common Names

  • Fullmoon Maple
  • Morrow's Maple
  • Japanese Maple


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Synonyms

  • Acer capillipes morifolium (Koidz.) Hatus. [unknown]
  • Acer capillipes morifolium (Koidz.) Hatus [deprecated]

Description

Acer morifolium (also called 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 morifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, stomach pain, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acer morifolium is a small, yellow-green, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, brown, winged samara. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acer morifolium 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 morifolium

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

Acer morifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer morifolium?

Acer morifolium

Where is Acer morifolium found?

Acer morifolium is found in forests in China, Japan, and Korea.

What is the growth habit of Acer morifolium?

Acer morifolium is a deciduous tree with a rounded growth habit.

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