Acer shenkanense
Family |
Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
Genus |
Acer |
Species |
shenkanense |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Tree (deciduous) |
Height |
10 m |
General Description |
This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
Habitat |
Valleys and along streams in mixed forests at an altitude of 700-3,000 m. |
Bark/Stem Description |
Brown or greyish-brown bark with glabrous, reddish-green branchlets. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
Subglobose, glabrous winter buds. |
Leaf Description |
Light green, thin, 3-5 lobes and 3-5 primary veins, 5-10 x 4-12 cm. |
Flower Description |
Yellowish-green 5-petaled flowers. |
Fruit Description |
Oblong samara, convex winged nutlet, produced July through September. |