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Nikko Maple

Acer maximowiczianum Miq.
Nikko Maple
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Acer maximowiczianum, known as Nikko Maple, is a species in the genus Acer, family Sapindaceae. It was first described in 1867 by Miq. The species is native to regions including China South-Central, China Southeast, and Japan, with a broader global distribution.

Description

Acer maximowiczianum belongs to the genus Acer within the family Sapindaceae. The species was scientifically described in 1867 by Miq. It is commonly referred to as Nikko Maple in English and other languages. Its natural range includes South-Central and Southeast China, as well as Japan. The species has since been documented in various regions across the globe.

Other common names

Nikko Maple

Distribution

Global · China South-Central · China Southeast · Japan

Synonyms

Acer nikoense var. megalocarpiumAcer nikoense subsp. megalocarpumAcer maximowiczianum subsp. megalocarpium

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