Acer lungshengense
Family |
Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
Genus |
Acer |
Species |
lungshengense |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Tree (deciduous) |
Height |
15 m |
General Description |
This species occupies a total area of 1,160 square km, has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened. |
Habitat |
Valleys in mixed forests at an altitude of 1,500-1,800 m. |
Bark/Stem Description |
Dark purple bark with rough dark purple branchlets. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
Conical with triangular scales. |
Leaf Description |
Dark green, ovate and 3 ovate lobes, 14-18 x 12-15 cm. |
Fruit Description |
Fruiting pedicel 7-15 mm, produced in September. Convex nutlets with spreading wings, 6-1.2 cm. |