Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
shangszeense
ID:
515759

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.P.Fang & Soong

Source:
cmp

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 11: 159 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000515091



Common Names

  • Shangszeense Maple
  • Japanese Maple
  • Matsumurae Maple


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Synonyms

  • Acer shangszeense anfuense W.P.Fang & Soong [unknown]
  • Acer shangszeense shangszeense [unknown]

Description

Acer shangszeense (also called Shangzhe 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 shangszeense 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 shangszeense can be used to make syrup.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acer shangszeense 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 shangszeense 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 shangszeense

Acer shangszeense is native to China and can be found in deciduous forests and along streams and rivers.

Acer shangszeense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer shangszeense?

Acer shangszeense

What is the family of Acer shangszeense?

Sapindaceae

What is the common name of Acer shangszeense?

Shang's 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

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2616446: Based on the initial data import
Wen-Pei Fang (1899-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.P.Fang' in the authors string.
Tse Pu Soong (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soong' in the authors string.