Acer > Acer poliophyllum > Acer poliophyllum
Acer poliophyllum
Origin: Guizhou and Yunnan, China.
| Family |
| Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
| Genus |
| Acer |
| Species |
| poliophyllum |
| Height |
| 5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| This species, occupying an area of only 1,386 km, has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened. |
| Habitat |
| Mixed forests in south-west Guizhou and south-east Yunnan at an altitude of 1,000-1,800 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Dark grey in colour with thin glabrous branches. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| Ovoid with ovate scales. |
| Leaf Description |
| Ovate with 6-7 lateral veins on either side of the mid vein and a rounded base, 6-7 x 3-4.5 cm. |
| Flower Description |
| Unknown. |
| Fruit Description |
| Red samaras 2.3 cm and convex winged nutlets, produced in September. |
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