Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
pictum
ID:
515514

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1784

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 14 (J. A. Murray). 912. 1784 [May-Jun 1784]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514846



Common Names

  • Painted Maple
  • Tiger-bark Maple
  • Variegated Maple


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Synonyms

  • Kalopanax pictus (Thunb.) Nakai [unknown]
  • Acer ambiguum Dippel [unknown]
  • Acer hayatae glabrum H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
  • Acer laetum parviflorum Regel [unknown]
  • Acer mono mayrii (Schwer.) Sugim. [unknown]
  • Acer mono okamotoanum (Nakai) P.C.DeJong [unknown]
  • Acer mono piliferum K.Ogata [unknown]
  • Acer mono puberulum K.Ogata [unknown]
  • Acer mono pulvigerum K.Ogata [unknown]
  • Acer mono taishakuense K.Ogata [unknown]
  • Acer mono trichobasis Nakai [unknown]
  • Acer pictum ambiguum Pax [unknown]
  • Acer pictum ambiguum (Pax) H.Ohashi [unknown]
  • Acer pictum angustilobum Makino [unknown]
  • Acer pictum connivens G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Acer pictum magnificum (H.Hara) H.Ohashi [unknown]
  • Acer pictum marmoratum G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Acer pictum paxii Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pictum savatieri Pax [unknown]
  • Acer pictum mono (Maxim.) Maxim. [unknown]
  • Acer pictum albomaculatum Dippel [unknown]
  • Acer mono savatieri (Pax) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer dippelii Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer marmoratum connivens (G.Nicholson) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Acer mono ambiguum (Pax) Rehder [unknown]
  • Acer mono glabrum (H.Lév. & Vaniot) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Acer mono glaucum (Koidz.) Honda [unknown]
  • Acer mono marmoratum (G.Nicholson) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Acer mono nikkoense Honda [unknown]
  • Acer mono pubigerum (W.P.Fang) W.P.Fang [unknown]
  • Acer pictum parviflorum (Regel) C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
  • Acer marmoratum (G.Nicholson) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Acer mono mayrii (Schwer.) Nakai [unknown]
  • Acer mono taishakuense Ogata [deprecated]
  • Acer pictum mono (Maxim.) Franch. [deprecated]
  • Acer pictum mayrii (Schwer.) Henry [unknown]
  • Acer mono marmoratum (G.Nicholson) T.Z.Hsu [unknown]
  • Acer mono piliferum S.Ogata [unknown]
  • Acer hayatae glabra H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
  • Acer mono glaucum (Koidz.) T.Z.Hsu [unknown]
  • Acer pictum pictum [unknown]

Description

Acer pictum (also called 'Tatarian Maple', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Central 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 pictum is a deciduous tree that is used as an ornamental tree for landscaping. It is also used for timber and firewood.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acer pictum for. dissectum (Wesm.) H.Ohashi
Acer pictum sub. dissectum (Wesm.) H.Ohashi
Acer pictum sub. glaucum (Koidz.) H.Ohashi
Acer pictum sub. mayrii (Schwer.) H.Ohashi
Acer pictum for. mono (Maxim.) H.Ohashi
Acer pictum sub. mono (Maxim.) H.Ohashi
Acer pictum sub. taishakuense (Ogata) H.Ohashi
Acer pictum sub. savatieri (Pax) H.Ohashi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acer pictum 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 pictum 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 pictum

Acer pictum can be found in China.

Acer pictum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer pictum?

Acer pictum

What is the common name of Acer pictum?

Tatarian Maple

What is the natural habitat of Acer pictum?

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