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Acer opalus ssp. obtusatum

Scientific Name: Acer opalus ssp. obtusatum

Family: Aceraceae

Category: Dicot

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Italian Maple (Acer opalus subsp. obtusatum)

Acer opalus, commonly known as Italian Maple, is a maple species with the subspecies Acer opalus subsp. obtusatum sometimes recognized.

Considerations for Pets and Children

  • While one source indicates Acer opalus ssp. obtusatum is "ungiftig" (non-toxic), it is always prudent to supervise children and pets around any plant.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Acer opalus Mill. subsp. obtusatum (Waldst. & Kit. ex Willd.) Gams
  • Common Name: Italian Maple
  • Family: Sapindaceae (formerly Aceraceae)
  • Synonyms:
    • Acer opalus var. obtusatum (Waldst. & Kit. ex Willd.) Rchb.
    • Acer obtusatum subsp. glabrescens Schwer.
    • Acer obtusatum Waldst. & Kit. ex Willd. subsp. aetnense (Tineo ex Strobl) C. Brullo & Brullo
  • The name Acer is derived from the Latin word for maple, mentioned by Pliny and Ovid, possibly originating from "acer acris," meaning pointed or pungent, referring to leaf shape.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the hills and mountains of Southern Europe/Mediterranean region.
  • Specifically found on the Gargano Promontory in Apulia, Italy.
  • Observed at various altitudes.

Morphological Characteristics

  • A medium-sized deciduous tree.
  • Rounded growth habit.
  • Mid-green, glossy, palmate leaves with 5 shallow lobes.

Ecological Role

  • Landscape discontinuities influence the population structure.
  • The plant community of Acer opalus subsp. obtusatum has been the subject of floristic investigations.

Further Information

  • RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) provides help and information on Acer opalus subsp. obtusatum.
  • GRIN (Germplasm Resources Information Network) has observations of Acer opalus subsp. obtusatum.
  • IPNI (International Plant Names Index), Australian Plant Name Index, and NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual Herbarium are resources for searching plant names.
  • Washington Park Arboretum in Seattle has an accession of Acer opalus ssp. obtusatum.