Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
wuyishanicum
ID:
515970

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.P.Fang & C.M.Tan

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 17(1): 80 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000515302



Common Names

  • Wuyishan Maple
  • Wuyishan's Maple
  • Wuyishanicum Maple


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Description

Acer wuyishanicum (also called Wuyishan 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 wuyishanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful yellow-green foliage and produces small yellow flowers in the spring. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acer wuyishanicum 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 wuyishanicum 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 wuyishanicum

Acer wuyishanicum is native to China and is a tree that prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Acer wuyishanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer wuyishanicum?

Acer wuyishanicum

What is the common name of Acer wuyishanicum?

Wuyishan Maple

What is the natural habitat of Acer wuyishanicum?

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-2616646: Based on the initial data import
Wen-Pei Fang (1899-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.P.Fang' in the authors string.
Chung Ming Tan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Tan' in the authors string.