Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
serrulatum
ID:
515757

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
J. Coll. Sci. Imp. Univ. Tokyo 30(1): 70 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000515089



Common Names

  • Serrulate Maple
  • Japanese Maple
  • Matsumurae Maple


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Description

Acer serrulatum (also called Japanese Flowering 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 Japan and grows in moist, shady forests at elevations of 1000-2000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Acer serrulatum 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 serrulatum can be used to make syrup.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acer serrulatum has small yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring. Its seeds are small and winged, and the seedlings have a single, serrated leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acer serrulatum is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings, and can be grown in pots or in the ground. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil and full sun. It can be propagated from stem cuttings in spring or summer. Take a cutting of a stem with a few leaves and place it in a pot of moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Acer serrulatum

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

Acer serrulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer serrulatum?

Acer serrulatum

What is the family of Acer serrulatum?

Sapindaceae

What is the common name of Acer serrulatum?

Japanese Flowering Maple

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