Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
nayongense
ID:
515303

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.P.Fang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 17(1): 67 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514635



Common Names

  • Nayong Maple
  • Korean Maple
  • Nayong-san Maple


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Synonyms

  • Acer bodinieri nayongense (W.P.Fang) Rushforth [unknown]
  • Acer nayongense nayongense [unknown]

Description

Acer nayongense (also called Nayong Maple, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that can reach up to 15 meters in height. It has a broad, rounded crown and its bark is gray-brown with shallow fissures. It is native to China and grows in moist, shady forests at elevations of 1000-2000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Acer nayongense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks and can be used to make furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acer nayongense has small yellow flowers. Its seeds are small, brown and winged. Its seedlings have two opposite, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acer nayongense 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 nayongense

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

Acer nayongense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer nayongense?

Acer nayongense

Where is Acer nayongense found?

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

What is the growth habit of Acer nayongense?

Acer nayongense 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2616017: Based on the initial data import
Wen-Pei Fang (1899-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.P.Fang' in the authors string.