Acer laurinum, also known as laurel maple, is an evergreen Asian tree in the family Sapindaceae.
Description Acer laurinum reaches in height. It has a trunk with scaly, red-brown bark. The leaves are glabrous, with no lobes or teeth. It has white flowers, followed by paired samaras.Gardner S., Sidisunthorn P. & Anusarnsunthorn V. 2000. A field guide to Forest Trees of Northern Thailand. Kobfai Publishing Project. Bangkok. Thailand.Useful Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern The species is dioecious, with separate male and female flowers.
Distribution Acer laurinum is the only member of its genus with native populations in the Southern Hemisphere, in Indonesia. The species is also native to Myanmar, Cambodia, India, Laos (Khammouan), Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines, Thailand, and southwestern China (Guangxi, Hainan, Tibet, Yunnan).
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External links Dave's Garden, Indonesian Maple, Acer laurinum photos line drawing for Flora of China