Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Acer palmatum
- Genus
- Acer
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Found in India
- Sikkim, Uttarakhand, West Bengal
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Sapindaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Sapindaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
About Japanese Maple
Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) is a plant belonging to the Sapindaceae family (Soapberry/Lychee family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate pinnate compound leaves, panicle/raceme flower clusters, capsule/samara/drupe fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings.
Botanical family
Sapindaceae
Soapberry/Lychee family
Japanese Maple belongs to the Sapindaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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