Sapindaceae FAMILY

Acer caesium

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

2/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Acer caesium is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 25 metres tall[ 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. ]. The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of wood.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeE. Asia - Himalayas, China

HabitatGenerally found in open places such as grazing grounds. Isolated trees are found in coniferous forests at 2,400 - 3,800 metres in Kashmir[ 145 Title Forest Flora of Srinagar. Publication Author Singh. Dr. G. and Kachroo. Prof. Dr. P. Publisher Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh Year 1976 ISBN - Description A good flora of the western Himalayas but poorly illustrated. Some information on plant uses. ]. Usually on north-facing slopes[ 287 Title Flora of Pakistan Publication Author Website http://www.efloras.org Publisher Year ISBN Description As of 2006, there is not much information on habitats available, but it is being developed and promises to be an excellent resource. ].