Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
schneiderianum
ID:
515745

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 12: 435 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000515077



Common Names

  • Schneiderianum Maple
  • Japanese Maple
  • Matsumurae Maple


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Synonyms

  • Acer campbellii schneiderianum (Pax & K.Hoffm.) A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Acer schneiderianum pubescens W.P.Fang & Y.T.Wu [unknown]
  • Acer schneiderianum schneiderianum [unknown]

Description

Acer schneiderianum (also called Schneider's Maple, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that can reach up to 15 meters in height. It has a broad, rounded crown and its bark is gray-brown with shallow fissures. It is native to China and grows in moist, shady forests at elevations of 1000-2000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Acer schneiderianum is used as an ornamental tree for its attractive bark and foliage. It is also used for windbreaks and as a shade tree. The sap of Acer schneiderianum can be used to make syrup.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acer schneiderianum is a small, yellowish-green, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, winged samara. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acer schneiderianum 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 schneiderianum

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

Acer schneiderianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer schneiderianum?

Acer schneiderianum

What is the common name of Acer schneiderianum?

Schneider's Maple

What is the natural habitat of Acer schneiderianum?

Woodlands, forests, and hedgerows

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-2616433: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.