Acer miaoshanicum
Family |
Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
Genus |
Acer |
Species |
miaoshanicum |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Tree (deciduous) |
General Description |
This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
Habitat |
Mixed forests at an altitude of 900-1,200 m. |
Bark/Stem Description |
Smooth, grey or brownish grey in colour with thin glabrous branchlets. |
Leaf Description |
Elliptic, dark green, thin leaves, with a truncate or subcordate base and 5 lanceolate or ovate-oblong lobes, 7-10 x 8-12 cm. |
Flower Description |
Greenish-white 5 petaled flowers. |
Fruit Description |
Yellowish brown in colour, produced in September. Winged ovoid nutlets 2.5-1.6 cm. |