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
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.
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
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Acer caudatum,
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Acer circinatum,
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Acer confertifolium,
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Acer crassum,
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Acer davidii,
Acer diabolicum,
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Acer emeiense,
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Species in the Sapindaceae family