Acer sterculiaceum, commonly known as Franchet’s maple[2] or Himalayan maple, is a species of maple tree in the soapberry family. It is indigenous to Bhutan, northern India, and southwestern and central China (Guizhou, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Tibet, Yunnan).[3]
Acer sterculiaceum grows at altitudes of 1,800–3,100 metres (5,900–10,200 ft). It is a tree up to 20 meters tall with dark gray or grayish-brown bark. Leaves are palmately lobed, usually with 3 or 5 lobes but occasionally 7. Leaves are up to 20 cm long, thick and a bit leathery, dark green and hairless on the top, lighter green and woolly on the underside.[3][2]
Acer sterculiaceum, commonly known as Franchet’s maple or Himalayan maple, is a species of maple tree in the soapberry family. It is indigenous to Bhutan, northern India, and southwestern and central China (Guizhou, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Tibet, Yunnan).
Acer sterculiaceum grows at altitudes of 1,800–3,100 metres (5,900–10,200 ft). It is a tree up to 20 meters tall with dark gray or grayish-brown bark. Leaves are palmately lobed, usually with 3 or 5 lobes but occasionally 7. Leaves are up to 20 cm long, thick and a bit leathery, dark green and hairless on the top, lighter green and woolly on the underside.
Subspecies Acer sterculiaceum subsp. franchetii (Pax) A.E.Murray - central and southwestern China Acer sterculiaceum subsp. sterculiaceum - Yunnan, Tibet, Bhutan, India Acer sterculiaceum subsp. thomsonii (Miq.) A.E.Murray - northern IndiaAcer sterculiaceum é uma espécie de árvore do gênero Acer, pertencente à família Aceraceae.
Acer sterculiaceum là một loài thực vật có hoa trong họ Bồ hòn. Loài này được Wall. mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1830.[1]
Acer sterculiaceum là một loài thực vật có hoa trong họ Bồ hòn. Loài này được Wall. mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1830.