Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
pentaphyllum
ID:
515508

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 212 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514840



Common Names

  • Five-leaved Maple
  • Five-lobed Maple
  • Five-fingered Maple


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Description

Acer pentaphyllum (also called 'Five-leaf Maple', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to East Asia. 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 pentaphyllum is a deciduous tree that is used as an ornamental tree for landscaping. It is also used for timber and firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acer pentaphyllum 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 pentaphyllum 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 pentaphyllum

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

Acer pentaphyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer pentaphyllum?

Acer pentaphyllum

What is the common name of Acer pentaphyllum?

Five-leaved Maple

What is the natural habitat of Acer pentaphyllum?

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