Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
yaoshanicum
ID:
515977

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.P.Fang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 17(1): 74 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000515309



Common Names

  • Yaoshan Maple
  • Yaoshan's Maple
  • Yaoshanicum Maple


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Description

Acer yaoshanicum (also called Yaoshan maple, among many other common names) is a species of deciduous tree in the family Sapindaceae. It is an evergreen tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to Japan and Korea. It is found in forests, often in rocky areas, at altitudes of 0-2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Acer yaoshanicum is an ornamental tree used in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful foliage and produces small white 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 yaoshanicum 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 yaoshanicum 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 yaoshanicum

Acer yaoshanicum can be found in the Sichuan province of China.

Acer yaoshanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer yaoshanicum?

Acer yaoshanicum

What is the common name of Acer yaoshanicum?

Yaoshan Maple

What is the natural habitat of Acer yaoshanicum?

Mountain forests in China

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-2616652: Based on the initial data import
Wen-Pei Fang (1899-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.P.Fang' in the authors string.