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Japanese Red Maple

Acer pycnanthum

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order
Sapindales (อันดับเงาะ)
Family
Sapindaceae
Genus
Acer
Species
Acer pycnanthum (Japanese Red Maple)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Hananoki

Similar Species in Acer

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Balkan Maple
Acer hyrcanum
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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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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Amur maple
Acer japonicum
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese Red Maple?
The scientific name of Japanese Red Maple is Acer pycnanthum. It belongs to the genus Acer.
What is the conservation status of Japanese Red Maple?
Japanese Red Maple (Acer pycnanthum) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Japanese Red Maple belong to?
Japanese Red Maple (Acer pycnanthum) belongs to the genus Acer, which is part of the taxonomic family Sapindaceae.
Is Japanese Red Maple endangered?
Yes, Japanese Red Maple (Acer pycnanthum) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Japanese Red Maple belong to?
Japanese Red Maple (Acer pycnanthum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Japanese Red Maple?
The closest relatives of Japanese Red Maple in the genus Acer include Balkan Maple, Black Maple, Box-elder, Ash-leaved maple, Full Moon Maple, Goosefoot.

Genus Acer — 20 Species

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Balkan Maple
Acer hyrcanum
LC 🐾
Black Maple
Acer nigrum
LC 🐾
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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