Acer tenellum var. septemlobum


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciestenellum
Varietyseptemlobum
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginSichuan, China.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionOccupying an area of only 9 km, this species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
HabitatMixed forests at an altitude of 1,400-1,700 m.
Leaf Description7 triangular-ovate lobes.
Fruit DescriptionWinged samara, 2.8-3 cm.

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