Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
pseudoplatanus
ID:
515576

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1054 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514908



Common Names

  • Sycamore Maple
  • Great Maple
  • British Maple


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Synonyms

  • Acer abchasicum Rupr. [unknown]
  • Acer atropurpureum Dippel [unknown]
  • Acer bohemicum C.Presl ex Opiz. [unknown]
  • Acer dittrichii Ortm. [unknown]
  • Acer erythrocarpum Dippel [unknown]
  • Acer euchlorum Dippel [unknown]
  • Acer fieberi Opiz [unknown]
  • Acer majus Gray [unknown]
  • Acer melliodorum Opiz [unknown]
  • Acer montanum Garsault [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus nebrodense Tineo ex Pax [unknown]
  • Acer opizii Ortmann ex Opiz. [unknown]
  • Acer opulifolium Thuill. [unknown]
  • Acer procerum Salisb. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus erythrocarpum (Carrière) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus handjeryi (Späth ex Rehder) Geerinck [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus macrocarpum Spach [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus microcarpum Spach [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus purpureum (Loudon) Rehder [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus tomentosum Tausch [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus variegatum (Weston) Rehder [unknown]
  • Acer purpureum Dippel [unknown]
  • Acer quinquelobum Gilib. [unknown]
  • Acer rafinesquianum Dippel [unknown]
  • Acer villosum C.Presl [unknown]
  • Acer wondracekii Opiz [unknown]
  • Acer worleei Dippel [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus villosum (J.Presl & C.Presl) Parl. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus latialatum Pax [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus acuminatum Tausch [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus subtruncatum Pax [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus vitifolium Tausch [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus fieberi Pax [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus subintegrilobum Pax [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus coloratum Pax [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus lutescens Pax [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus albomarmoratum Pax [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus rubromaculatum Pax [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus purpurascens Pax [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus complicatum H.Mort. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus medium Spach [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus longifolium Loudon [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus flava-variegatum Loudon [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus albovariegatum Hayne ex Loudon [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus purpureum Loudon [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus subobtusum DC. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus laciniatum Loudon [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus siculum Guss. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus siculum (Guss.) Borbás [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus subparallelum Borbás [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus quinquelobum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus serotinum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus euchlorum Späth ex Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus palmatifidum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus erythrocarpum Carrière [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus neglectum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus subtrilobum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus vitifolium (Tausch) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus trilobatum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus serratum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus cruciatum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus triangulare Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus opizii (Ortmann ex Opiz.) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus argutum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus crispum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus ternatum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus sanguineum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus cupreum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus metallicum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus worleei Rosenthal ex Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus flavescens Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus concavum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus albertsii Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus costorphinense Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus aureovariegatum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus aucubifolium Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus albovariegatum (Hayne ex Loudon) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus leopoldii Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus tricolor Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus quadricolor Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus annae Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus insigne Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus discolor Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus laetum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus spaethii Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus luteovirescens Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus bicolor Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus pseudonizetii Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus handjeryi Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus nervosum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus atropurpureum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus nizetii Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus anomalum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus complicatum (H.Mort.) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus dittrichii (Ortm.) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus brevialatum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer pseudoplatanus grandicorne Borbás [unknown]

Description

Acer pseudoplatanus (also called 'Sycamore Maple', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Europe and 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 pseudoplatanus is a species of maple tree that is native to Europe and 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 pseudoplatanus 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 pseudoplatanus is a deciduous tree native to Europe. 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 pseudoplatanus

Acer pseudoplatanus is native to Europe and can be found in nurseries and garden centers.

Acer pseudoplatanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer pseudoplatanus?

Acer pseudoplatanus

What is the common name of Acer pseudoplatanus?

Sycamore Maple

What is the natural habitat of Acer pseudoplatanus?

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