Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
rufinerve
ID:
515665

Status:
valid

Authors:
Siebold & Zucc.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Abh. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. 4(2): 155 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514997



Common Names

  • Red-veined Maple
  • Red-ribbed Maple
  • Red-veined Japanese Maple


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Synonyms

  • Acer rufinerve angustifolium Kitam. [unknown]
  • Acer rufinerve marmoratum Pax [unknown]
  • Acer rufinerve marmoratum (Pax) Geerinck [unknown]
  • Acer rufinerve marginatum Pax [unknown]
  • Acer rufinerve albolimbatum Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Acer rufinerve albolimbatum (Hook.f.) Schwer. [unknown]

Description

Acer rufinerve (also called Japanese Maple, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Japan and Korea. It has a rounded crown and ovate-lanceolate leaves with serrated margins. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It is often found in forests, woodlands, and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Acer rufinerve is commonly used for its ornamental value in landscaping. It is also used for making furniture, flooring, and other wood products. The bark of this tree is used for medicinal purposes and its sap can be used to make syrup.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acer rufinerve is a small, yellow-green, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, brown, winged samara. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acer rufinerve can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be potted up into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be rooted in a cold frame. Plant out in the autumn.

Where to Find Acer rufinerve

Acer rufinerve is native to Japan and Korea and can be found in deciduous forests and along streams and rivers.

Acer rufinerve FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer rufinerve?

Acer rufinerve

What is the common name of Acer rufinerve?

Japanese maple

What type of plant is Acer rufinerve?

Deciduous tree

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-2616360: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.