Acer poliophyllum


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciespoliophyllum
OriginGuizhou and Yunnan, China.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species, occupying an area of only 1,386 km, has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
HabitatMixed forests in south-west Guizhou and south-east Yunnan at an altitude of 1,000-1,800 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionDark grey in colour with thin glabrous branches.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionOvoid with ovate scales.
Leaf DescriptionOvate with 6-7 lateral veins on either side of the mid vein and a rounded base, 6-7 x 3-4.5 cm.
Flower DescriptionUnknown.
Fruit DescriptionRed samaras 2.3 cm and convex winged nutlets, produced in September.

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