Acer oblongum Wall. ex DC.

Also known as: Evergreen Maple, flying mothtree

A medium-sized deciduous tree known for its natural cleansing properties and wide ecological value.

Quick Facts

FAMILY
Sapindaceae
NATIVE REGION
India, Nepal, Bhutan
IUCN STATUS
Least concern
TYPE
Deciduous Tree

Native Information

Himalayas ,Indo-China ,China, Myanmar.

Acer oblongum Wall. ex DC.

Habitat

Found at altitudes at 600-1800m along the moist valley, stream banks and shaded forest slopes.

Habit

Evergreen to semi evergreen broadleaf ,medium sized ,reaching 15-20m in height; characterized by smooth gray bark, oblong-lancelate leaves, and winged samaras(fruits).

Uses

  • ornamental,timber,medicinal(barks and leaves ) enhances forest diversity providies food and shelter for birds and insects and contributes leaf litter for soil enrichment.
Important for ecological balance and supports biodiversity.

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Quick Facts

FAMILY
Sapindaceae
NATIVE REGION
India, Nepal, Bhutan
IUCN STATUS
Least concern
TYPE
Deciduous Tree

Native Information

Himalayas ,Indo-China ,China, Myanmar.

Habitat

Found at altitudes at 600-1800m along the moist valley, stream banks and shaded forest slopes.

Habitat

Habit

Evergreen to semi evergreen broadleaf ,medium sized ,reaching 15-20m in height; characterized by smooth gray bark, oblong-lancelate leaves, and winged samaras(fruits).

Uses

  • ornamental,timber,medicinal(barks and leaves ) enhances forest diversity providies food and shelter for birds and insects and contributes leaf litter for soil enrichment.
Important for ecological balance.

Seed

Seed

Flower

Flower

Fruit

Fruit

Leaves

Leaves

Bark

Bark
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