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Acer diabolicum
Scientific Name: Acer diabolicum
Family: Aceraceae
Category: Dicot
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Acer diabolicum: The Devil Maple
Acer diabolicum, commonly known as the Devil Maple or Horned Maple, is a rare and attractive maple tree native to the southern mountain forests of Japan.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is aptly named for the spur-like "horn" that curls up at the seed coat base.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Acer diabolicum Blume ex K.Koch
- Common Names: Devil Maple, Horned Maple
- Family: Sapindaceae (Maple Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms:
- Acer pulchrum Van Houtte 1867
- Acer diabolicum f. purpurascens (Franch. et Sav.) Rehder 1914
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the southern mountain forests of Japan.
- Found in locations such as Fukushima, Japan.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Deciduous tree.
- Typically grows to a height of 20-30 feet.
- Rounded habit.
- The fruit (samara) is a distinguishing feature.
Subspecies and Varieties
- Acer diabolicum subsp. barbinerve (Maxim. ex Miq.) Wesm.
- Acer diabolicum var. purpurascens
- Acer diabolicum ssp. sinopurpurascens
- Acer diabolicum f. purpurascens
Genetic Information
- Has a DNA sequence identified as Acer diabolicum DNA, trnL-trnF intergenic spacer, partial sequence 317 bp linear DNA AB872643.1 GI:674274679.
- Also has a trnL gene (tRNA-Leu).
Cultivation
- Thrives in moist, humus-rich soil.
- Prefers partial shade to full sun.
- Suitable for zones 5-9.
Resources
- Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) provides information on Acer diabolicum.
- Vascular Plant Specimen Database of Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Natural History contains occurrence records.
- B and T World Seeds offers seeds of Acer diabolicum.