Acer oblongum var. itoanum


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciesoblongum
Varietyitoanum
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginNansei-Shoto, Japan.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
HabitatLocated only on the 6 islands of Ryukyu in subtropical evergreen forests.
Bark/Stem DescriptionGlabrous branches. Reddish-brown to grey in colour, peeling in irregular plates.
Leaf DescriptionThick, hard, ovate-lanceolate, glossy green in colour with a undulating margin.
Flower DescriptionYellowish-green in colour.
Fruit DescriptionSamaras, 2.5 cm in length with winged nutlets.

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