Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
pluridens
ID:
515562

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


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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.

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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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2616263: Based on the initial data import
Sun Hang (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Sun' in the authors string.
Ting Zhi Hsu (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Z.Hsu' in the authors string.