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Black Maple

Acer nigrum

Least Concern

About

The Black Maple (Acer nigrum) is a species in the genus Acer. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Canada and United States.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (растения)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (магнолиофиты)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Sapindales (сапиндоцветные)
Family
Sapindaceae
Genus
Acer
Species
Acer nigrum (Black Maple)

Names in Other Languages

French érable noir

Similar Species in Acer

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Balkan Maple
Acer hyrcanum
Least Concern
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Box-elder, Ash-leaved maple
Acer negundo
Not Evaluated
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Full Moon Maple
Acer shirasawanum
Least Concern
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Goosefoot
Acer pensylvanicum
Least Concern
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Hard Maple
Acer saccharum
Least Concern
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Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum
Not Evaluated
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Korean maple
Acer pseudosieboldianum
Least Concern
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Amur maple
Acer japonicum
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black Maple?
The scientific name of Black Maple is Acer nigrum. It belongs to the genus Acer.
What is the conservation status of Black Maple?
Black Maple (Acer nigrum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Black Maple live?
Black Maple is found in Distributed across Canada and United States.. Countries include Canada, United States.
What family does Black Maple belong to?
Black Maple (Acer nigrum) belongs to the genus Acer, which is part of the taxonomic family Sapindaceae.
Is Black Maple endangered?
No, Black Maple (Acer nigrum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Black Maple belong to?
Black Maple (Acer nigrum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (растения).
What are the closest relatives of Black Maple?
The closest relatives of Black Maple in the genus Acer include Balkan Maple, Box-elder, Ash-leaved maple, Full Moon Maple, Goosefoot, Hard Maple.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Acer — 20 Species

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Balkan Maple
Acer hyrcanum
LC
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Black Maple
Acer nigrum
LC
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Box-elder, Ash-leaved maple
Acer negundo
NE 🐾
Full Moon Maple
Acer shirasawanum
LC 🐾
Goosefoot
Acer pensylvanicum
LC 🐾
Hard Maple
Acer saccharum
LC 🐾
Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum
NE 🐾
Korean maple
Acer pseudosieboldianum
LC 🐾
Komine Maple
Acer micranthum
LC 🐾
Himalayan Maple
Acer oblongum
LC 🐾
Lobel's Maple
Acer lobelii
NE 🐾
Maple
Acer rubrum
NE 🐾
Hawthorn-Leaf Maple
Acer crataegifolium
LC 🐾
Forrest's maple
Acer forrestii
LC 🐾
Hornbeam Maple
Acer carpinifolium
LC 🐾
Montpellier Maple
Acer monspessulanum
NE 🐾
Moose Maple
Acer spicatum
NE 🐾
Norway Maple
Acer platanoides
LC 🐾
ivyleaf maple
Acer cissifolium
LC 🐾
Amur maple
Acer japonicum
NE
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