Classification
Class
Magnoliopsida Brongn.
Order
Sapindales Bercht. & J.Presl
Family
Sapindaceae
 Subordinate Taxa
 Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Acer L., Sp. Pl. 1054-1056 (1753)
 Description

Lvs palmately lobed or toothed, or if pinnate not more than 7-foliolate; samaras with wing always confined to upper side.

[From: Webb et al. (1988) Flora of New Zealand. Volume 4.]

 Biostatus
Exotic
Number of species in New Zealand within Acer L.
CategoryNumber
Exotic: Fully Naturalised2
Exotic: Casual4
Total6
 Bibliography
Linnaeus, C. 1753: Species Plantarum. Impensis Laurentii Salvii, Stockholm.
Mabberley, D.J. 2008: Mabberley's plant book, a portable dictionary of plants, their classification and uses. Edition 3. Cambridge University Press.