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acer miaotaiense





Origin:  Gansu, Henan, Hubei, Shaanxi and Zhejiang, China.
Family
Sapindaceae (Aceraceae)
Genus
acer
Species
miaotaiense
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (deciduous)
Height
25 m
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
May
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.
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