Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
palmatum
ID:
515445

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1784

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. ed. 14 : 911 (1784)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514777



Common Names

  • Palmate Maple
  • Japanese Maple
  • Matsumurae Maple


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Synonyms

  • Negundo sessilifolium Miq. [unknown]
  • Acer decompositum Dippel [unknown]
  • Acer formosum Carrière [unknown]
  • Acer friederici-guillelmii Carr [unknown]
  • Acer incisum Dippel [unknown]
  • Acer jucundum Carrière [unknown]
  • Acer ornatum Carrière [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum amoenum (Carrière) Ohwi [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum dissectum (Thunb.) Miq. [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum latilobum (Koidz.) Ohwi [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum luteoflorum A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum multifidum K.Koch [unknown]
  • Acer polymorphum roseomarginatum Van Houtte [unknown]
  • Acer pinnatifidum Dippel [unknown]
  • Acer polymorphum Siebold & Zucc. [unknown]
  • Acer pulverulentum Dippel [unknown]
  • Acer ribesifolium Dippel [unknown]
  • Acer roseomarginatum (Van Houtte) Koidz. [unknown]
  • Acer sanguineum Carrière [unknown]
  • Acer sessilifolium Siebold & Zucc. [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum argenteomarginatum Pax [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum crispum André [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum rhodoneurum Pax [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum albovariegatum Pax [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum rubellum Pax [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum polychromum Pax [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum rhodophyllum Pax [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum ornatum (Carrière) André [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum linearilobum Miq. [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum rufinerve Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum minor G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum roseomarginatum (Van Houtte) G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum albomarginatum G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum aureum G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum linearilobum-atropurpureum G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum elegans G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum lobatum G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum variegatum G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum flavescens G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum reticulatum (André) G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum sanguineum G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum atropurpureum (Van Houtte) G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum elegans-purpureum G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum latifolium-atropurpureum G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum bicolor G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum tricolor G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum ornatum (Carrière) G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum sessilifolium (Siebold & Zucc.) G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum crispum (André) G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum linearilobum (Miq.) G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum caudatum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer polymorphum atropurpureum Van Houtte [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum volubile Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer polymorphum versicolor Van Houtte [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum versicolor (Van Houtte) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum scolopendrifolium Schwer. & Hesse [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum van-houttei Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum sinuatum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum rubrum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum rubrolatifolium Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum brevilobum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum hessei Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum laciniatum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum nicholsonii Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum cuneatum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum sessilifolium (Siebold & Zucc.) Maxim. [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum lineare Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum atrolineare Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum friederici-guillelmii (Carr) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum subtrilobum K.Koch [unknown]
  • Acer polymorphum palmatum (Thunb.) K.Koch [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum linearilobum Siebold & Zucc. [unknown]
  • Acer sanguineum amoenum (Carrière) Koidz. [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum palmatum [unknown]

Description

Acer palmatum (also called Japanese Maple, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Japan and Korea. 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 palmatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks and can be used to make furniture.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acer palmatum sub. amoenum (Carrière) H.Hara
Acer palmatum sub. matsumurae Koidz.
Acer palmatum for. latilobatum (Koidz.) Ohwi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acer palmatum 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 palmatum 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 palmatum

Acer palmatum is native to Japan and can be found in forests, along streams, and in other moist, shady areas.

Acer palmatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer palmatum?

Acer palmatum

What is the common name of Acer palmatum?

Japanese Maple

What is the natural habitat of Acer palmatum?

Woodlands, forest margins, and mountain slopes

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