acer miaotaiense
Family |
Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
Genus |
acer |
Species |
miaotaiense |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Tree (deciduous) |
Height |
25 m |
General Description |
This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List at globally threatened. |
Habitat |
Mixed forests at an altitude of 700-1,600 m. |
Bark/Stem Description |
Rough brownish grey in colour with glabrous branchlets. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
Ellipsoid buds with 4 scales. |
Leaf Description |
Broadly ovate, thin, 3-5 primary veins and 5-7 secondary veins with a cordate or subcordate base and 3-5 ovate lobes, 7-9 x 5-8 cm. |
Flower Description |
Yellowish-green 5 petaled flowers, 5 oblong sepals and 8 stamens. |
Fruit Description |
Pubescent samara produced in September, with winged nutlets, 2.5-0.9 cm. |