Status:
valid
Authors:
G.W.Grimm & Denk
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Turkish J. Bot. 38: 1059 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330790
Common Names
- Acer
- Maple
- Orthocampestre Tree
Description
Acer orthocampestre (also called Orthocampestre Maple, among many other common names) is a species of maple tree in the Sapindaceae family. It is native to China and Taiwan. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Acer orthocampestre is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acer orthocampestre has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have a short, thick stem and small, round leaves.
Where to Find Acer orthocampestre
Acer orthocampestre is native to the island of Palawan in the Philippines.
Acer orthocampestre FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acer orthocampestre?
Acer orthocampestre
What is the natural habitat of Acer orthocampestre?
Temperate forests
What are the common uses of Acer orthocampestre?
The leaves are used for medicinal purposes
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
Thomas Denk: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Denk' in the authors string.