Acer oligocarpum


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciesoligocarpum
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginXizang and Yunnan, China.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
HabitatMixed forests at an altitude of 1,400-1,600 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionGrey bark with glabrous branchlets.
Leaf DescriptionGreen, oblong-ovate or lanceolate, glabrous with a rounded base and 6-8 pairs of veins, 5-14 x 3-4.3 cm.
Flower DescriptionUnknown.
Fruit DescriptionYellowish fruit, produced in September. Convexx, globose winged nutlet, 2-3.2 cm.

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