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Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Georgia, Turkey), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇪 Georgia 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 鸡爪枫 (Ji Zhua Feng)
French Érable japonais lisse
German Fächerahorn
Portuguese bordo-japonês

Similar Species in Acer

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Amur maple
Acer japonicum
Not Evaluated
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Balkan Maple
Acer hyrcanum
Least Concern
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Big-Leaf Maple
Acer macrophyllum
Least Concern
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Black Maple
Acer nigrum
Least Concern
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Box-elder, Ash-leaved maple
Acer negundo
Not Evaluated
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Campbell's Maple
Acer campbellii
Least Concern
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Cappadocian Maple
Acer cappadocicum
Not Evaluated
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Chalk Maple
Acer leucoderme
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese Maple?
The scientific name of Japanese Maple is Acer palmatum. It belongs to the genus Acer.
Where does Japanese Maple live?
Japanese Maple is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Georgia, Turkey), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Georgia, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Japanese Maple belong to?
Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) belongs to the genus Acer, which is part of the taxonomic family Sapindaceae.
What kingdom does Japanese Maple belong to?
Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Japanese Maple?
The closest relatives of Japanese Maple in the genus Acer include Amur maple, Balkan Maple, Big-Leaf Maple, Black Maple, Box-elder, Ash-leaved maple.

Native Range — 13 Countries

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Genus Acer — 20 Species

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Amur maple
Acer japonicum
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Balkan Maple
Acer hyrcanum
LC 🐾
Big-Leaf Maple
Acer macrophyllum
LC 🐾
Black Maple
Acer nigrum
LC 🐾
Box-elder, Ash-leaved maple
Acer negundo
NE 🐾
Campbell's Maple
Acer campbellii
LC 🐾
Cappadocian Maple
Acer cappadocicum
NE 🐾
Chalk Maple
Acer leucoderme
LC 🐾
Cretan Maple
Acer sempervirens
LC 🐾
Cyprus Maple
Acer obtusifolium
LC 🐾
Devil Maple
Acer diabolicum
LC 🐾
False Planetree
Acer pseudoplatanus
NE 🐾
Father David's Maple
Acer davidii
LC 🐾
Field Maple
Acer campestre
LC 🐾
Forrest's maple
Acer forrestii
LC 🐾
Freeman Maple
Acer freemanii
NE 🐾
Full Moon Maple
Acer shirasawanum
LC 🐾
Goosefoot
Acer pensylvanicum
LC 🐾
Hard Maple
Acer saccharum
LC 🐾
Hawthorn-Leaf Maple
Acer crataegifolium
LC
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