Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
pentapomicum
ID:
515509

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.L.Stewart

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Forest Fl. N.W. India : 111 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514841



Common Names

  • Five-pointed Maple
  • Five-angled Maple
  • Five-pointed Japanese Maple


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Synonyms

  • Acer fedtschenkoanum Krysht. [unknown]
  • Acer monspessulanum crenatum Regel ex Kom. [unknown]
  • Acer monspessulanum pubescens (Franch.) Wesm. [unknown]
  • Acer monspessulanum turkestanicum Franch. [unknown]
  • Acer monspessulanum turkestanicum (Franch.) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pubescens Franch. [unknown]
  • Acer pubescens glabrescens Pax [unknown]
  • Acer regelii Pax [unknown]
  • Acer xerophilum Butkov [unknown]

Description

Acer pentapomicum (also called 'Five-petal 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 pentapomicum 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 pentapomicum 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 pentapomicum 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 pentapomicum

Acer pentapomicum can be found in China.

Acer pentapomicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer pentapomicum?

Acer pentapomicum

What is the common name of Acer pentapomicum?

Five-petaled Maple

What is the natural habitat of Acer pentapomicum?

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