
Acer granatense
Family |
Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
Genus |
Acer |
Species |
granatense |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Tree (deciduous) |
Synonyms |
Acer opalus ssp. granatense |
General Description |
This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened. |
Habitat |
North facing slopes, mountain ranges, shady ravines and along streams. |
Bark/Stem Description |
Greyish-brown in colour. |
Leaf Description |
Small, 2.5-6 cm in diameter with 5 blunt lobes. |
Flower Description |
Short umbels with numerous yellow flowers. |
Fruit Description |
Small samara's with divergent wings and thick nutlets. |