Acer acuminatum Wall. ex D.Don

Also known as: Tapering leaf Maple

A medium-sized deciduous tree known for its natural cleansing properties and wide ecological value.

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Quick Facts

FAMILY

Sapindaceae

NATIVE REGION

India, Nepal, Bhutan

IUCN STATUS

Least concern

TYPE

Deciduous Tree

Native Information

Western Himalayas India (Himachal Pradesh , Uttrakhand ,J&K ) Nepal, Bhutan and Pakistan.

Habitat

Found at 1800-3000m in moist temperature forests shade valley and mixed oak conifre belts.

Habit

medium sized decidious trees 10-20m tall,leaves 3-5 lobed, sharply pointed lobes tapering to long tips , margins finely toothed.

Uses

Timber,fuelwood, ornamental, enhances forest diversity providies food andshelter for birds and insects and contributes leaf litter for soil enrichment.

Important for ecological balance and supports biodiversity.

Plant Details

Seed

Flower

Fruit

Leaves

Bark

Shimla Wildlife Division, HP +01772623993

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