Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
sikkimense
ID:
515777

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Arch. Néerl. Sci. Exact. Nat. 2: 481 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000515109



Common Names

  • Sikkimense Maple
  • Japanese Maple
  • Matsumurae Maple


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Synonyms

  • Acer hookeri Miq. [unknown]
  • Acer hookeri majus Pax [unknown]
  • Acer hookeri orbiculare W.P.Fang & Y.T.Wu [unknown]
  • Acer sikkimense rufinerve A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Acer sikkimense serrulatum Pax [unknown]
  • Acer sikkimense subintegrum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer sikkimense serrulatum (Pax) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer hookeri majus (Pax) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer sikkimense hookeri (Miq.) Wesm. [unknown]
  • Acer sikkimense subintegrum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer sikkimense sikkimense [unknown]

Description

Acer sikkimense (also called Sikkim 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 India and grows in moist, shady forests at elevations of 1000-2000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Acer sikkimense 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 sikkimense can be used to make syrup.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acer sikkimense sub. metcalfii (Rehder) P.C.DeJong

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acer sikkimense 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 sikkimense is a deciduous tree that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is a slow-growing tree and can reach a height of up to 20 feet.

Where to Find Acer sikkimense

Acer sikkimense is native to the Himalayas and can be found in deciduous forests and along streams and rivers.

Acer sikkimense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer sikkimense?

Acer sikkimense

What is the family of Acer sikkimense?

Sapindaceae

What is the common name of Acer sikkimense?

Sikkim 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