Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
turcomanicum
ID:
1079329

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pojark. & Pojark.

Source:
tro

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 1: 143 (1933), descr.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078667



Common Names

  • Acer Turcomanicum
  • Turcomanicum Maple
  • Turcomanicum Acer


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Description

Acer turcomanicum (also called Turcoman Maple, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree with dark green, glossy leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to Russia and is found in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Acer turcomanicum is an evergreen tree native to Central Asia. It is commonly used as an ornamental tree in gardens and landscapes, and is also used to create windbreaks and provide shade. It is also used in the production of dyes and in the making of herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acer turcomanicum has small, greenish-yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, winged fruits that contain two seeds. The seedlings have a single stem with small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acer turcomanicum can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Layering can be done by burying a low-hanging branch in the soil and allowing it to root.

Where to Find Acer turcomanicum

Acer turcomanicum can be found in the Caucasus region of Russia, growing in moist woods and swamps.

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