Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
varbossanium
ID:
515938

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Malý) Simonk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Növényt. Közlem. 7: 174 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000515270



Common Names

  • Varbossanium Maple
  • Varboss Maple
  • Varbossan Maple


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Synonyms

  • Acer campestre varbossanium K.Malý [unknown]

Description

Acer varbossanium (also called the Varbossan maple, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to East Asia. It has an upright habit and can reach up to 25 meters in height. Its bark is smooth and grayish-brown in color. It is found in forests, open woodlands, and along streams in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Acer varbossanium is a species of maple tree that is native to eastern Asia. It is often used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used for timber and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acer varbossanium has small yellow flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The seeds are small and oval-shaped, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acer varbossanium can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Layering in late summer. Takes 1 year.

Where to Find Acer varbossanium

Acer varbossanium can be found in China.

Acer varbossanium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer varbossanium?

Acer varbossanium

What is the common name of Acer varbossanium?

Varboss Maple

What is the natural habitat of Acer varbossanium?

It is native to East Asia

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-2616617: Based on the initial data import
Lajos von Simonkai (1851-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Simonk.' in the authors string.
Karl Franz Josef Malý (1874-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Malý' in the authors string.