Acer sterculiaceum

Also known as: Himalayan Maple

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

Quick Facts

FAMILY
Sapindaceae
NATIVE REGION
India, Nepal, Bhutan
IUCN STATUS
Least concern
TYPE
Deciduous Tree

Native Information

Primarily found in the western Himalayas, ranging from Afghanistan and Pakistan to Nepal.

Acer sterculiaceum

Habitat

It grows at altitudes of 1000-2700 m.

Habit

Deciduous tree, often found along streams and rivers. Male flowers in catkins, up to 19 cm long. Female flowers in erect, mostly solitary "woody cones", 3-3.5 cm x about 1.2 cm.

Uses

  • The bark is used for dyeing and tanning. The wood is used for construction where better timber is not available. It is also used as a street tree and for firewood.
Important for ecological balance and supports biodiversity.

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Quick Facts

FAMILY
Sapindaceae
NATIVE REGION
India, Nepal, Bhutan
IUCN STATUS
Least concern
TYPE
Deciduous Tree

Native Information

Primarily found in the western Himalayas, ranging from Afghanistan and Pakistan to Nepal.

Habitat

It grows at altitudes of 1000-2700 m.

Habitat

Habit

Deciduous tree, often found along streams and rivers. Male flowers in catkins, up to 19 cm long. Female flowers in erect, mostly solitary "woody cones", 3-3.5 cm x about 1.2 cm.

Uses

  • The bark is used for dyeing and tanning. The wood is used for construction where better timber is not available. It is also used as a street tree and for firewood.
Important for ecological balance.

Seed

Seed

Flower

Flower

Fruit

Fruit

Leaves

Leaves

Bark

Bark
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