Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
opalus
ID:
515402

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 8 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514734



Common Names

  • Opal's Maple
  • Italian Maple
  • Silver Maple


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Synonyms

  • Acer hispanicum Pourr. [unknown]
  • Acer hispanicum montsiccianum Font Quer [unknown]
  • Acer italum Lauth [unknown]
  • Acer leptopterum Guss. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Acer montanum Carradori ex Lam. [unknown]
  • Acer opalus glaucum A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Acer opalus hispanicum (Pourr.) A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Acer opalus microphyllum K.Koch [unknown]
  • Acer opalus montsiccianum (Font Quer) Romo [unknown]
  • Acer opalus pubescens A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Acer opulifolium Chaix [unknown]
  • Acer rotundifolium Lam. [unknown]
  • Acer rupicola Chabert [unknown]
  • Acer italum hispanicum (Pourr.) Pax [unknown]
  • Acer italum variabile Pax [unknown]
  • Acer italum opulifolium (Chaix) Pax [unknown]
  • Acer italum crassifolium Pax [unknown]
  • Acer opalus brachypterum Spach [unknown]
  • Acer opalus macropterum Spach [unknown]
  • Acer opalus stenopterum Spach [unknown]
  • Acer opalus microcarpum Spach [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus opulifolium (Chaix) Loudon [unknown]
  • Acer italum variabile (Pax) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer italum opulifolium (Chaix) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer italum hispanicum (Pourr.) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer opalus montsiccianum (Font Quer) Rivas Mart. [deprecated]

Description

Acer opalus (also called Italian Maple, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to southern Europe. It has a rounded crown and ovate-lanceolate leaves with serrated margins. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It is often found in forests, woodlands, and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acer opalus sub. obtusatum (Waldst. & Kit. ex Willd.) Gams

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acer opalus 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 opalus is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 10-15 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Acer opalus

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

Acer opalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer opalus?

Acer opalus

Where is Acer opalus found?

Acer opalus is found in forests in Europe.

What is the growth habit of Acer opalus?

Acer opalus 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