Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Z.Hsu & H.Sun
Source:
cmp
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 19: 31 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514894
Common Names
- Many-ribbed Maple
- Many-veined Maple
- Many-ribbed Japanese Maple
Description
Acer pluridens (also called 'Many-toothed 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 pluridens is a species of maple tree that is native to eastern Asia. It is often used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used for timber and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acer pluridens 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acer pluridens 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 pluridens
Acer pluridens is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in nurseries and garden centers.
Acer pluridens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acer pluridens?
Acer pluridens
What is the common name of Acer pluridens?
Many-toothed Maple
What is the natural habitat of Acer pluridens?
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
Sun Hang (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Sun' in the authors string.