Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
pehpeiense
ID:
515504

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.P.Fang & H.Y.Su

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 17(1): 80 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514836



Common Names

  • Chinese Maple
  • Peachleaf Maple
  • Formosan Maple


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Description

Acer pehpeiense (also called 'Mountain Maple', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to the Himalayas and parts of China. It has a rounded crown, with five-lobed leaves that turn yellow or orange in the fall. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acer pehpeiense has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in clusters in early spring. Its seeds are small, winged, and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acer pehpeiense is a deciduous tree native to China. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is done through cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and the seed should be sown in a sterile medium in the spring.

Where to Find Acer pehpeiense

Acer pehpeiense is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.

Acer pehpeiense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer pehpeiense?

Acer pehpeiense

What is the common name of Acer pehpeiense?

Pehpei Maple

What is the natural habitat of Acer pehpeiense?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2616208: Based on the initial data import
Wen-Pei Fang (1899-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.P.Fang' in the authors string.
Ho Yi Su (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Y.Su' in the authors string.