Acer morifolium, the mulberry-leaf maple, is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae.[3] It is endemic to the island of Yakushima, Japan.[2] A tree reaching 10 m (33 ft), it is found in forests from sea level up to the highest point on the island; 1,936 m (6,350 ft).[3][1] As its common and scientific names suggest, its leaves are very unlike most maples, and instead resemble the unlobed leaves of mulberries.[3] Although rare in commerce, and confined to a 505 km2 (195 sq mi) island in the wild, it is assessed as Least Concern.[3][1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Sapindaceae |
| Genus: | Acer |
| Species: | A. morifolium
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| Binomial name | |
| Acer morifolium | |
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Acer capillipes var. morifolium (Koidz.) Hatus. | |
References
edit- ^ a b c Harvey-Brown, Y. (2020). "Yuku Maple Acer morifolium". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T193836A2284887. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T193836A2284887.en. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ a b "Acer morifolium Koidz". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Acer morifolium mulberry-leaf maple". Find a plant. The Royal Horticultural Society. 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
Other common names; Yaku maple
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