The difference between maple and sycamore

Maple is a species of Acer in the family Aceraceae, which is commonly known as some species of maple. There are 199 species in the world. Sycamore trees, also known as Qingtong, Chinese Indus, Tongma, Wushu, etc., are native to China and are cultivated in the north and south provinces. They are also common street trees and garden ornamental trees. Many people do not know the difference between maple trees and sycamore trees. Let's take a look at the differences between maple trees and sycamore trees.

The difference of families and genera between Maple and plane Tree

1. Maple: Maple is a plant kingdom, angiosperm phylum, dicotyledonous class, primitive perianth subclass, disease-free suborder, Aceraceae, maple shrubs or large and small trees.

2. Indus: sycamore is a large deciduous tree of plant kingdom, angiosperm phylum, dicotyledonous class, primitive perianth subclass, mallow order, sycamore family, sycamore genus.

The morphological difference between Maple and plane Tree

1. Maple: the maple is a tall tree with a height of 24 meters and a crown width of 16 meters. The flowering period is from April to May and the fruit period is from September to October. With the growth of the tree age, the crown gradually opens into a round shape, with brownish red to brown branches with small holes. In winter, the branches are black brown or gray, and the maple leaves are gorgeous in color, chic and beautiful in shape, can make bookmarks, specimens, etc., and become fiery red in autumn and crimson when they fall on the ground.

2. Indus: sycamore is a deciduous tree, up to 15 meters high, with turquoise leaves and smooth leaves. The leaves are heart-shaped, palmately 3-lobed, 15-30 cm in diameter, lobes triangular, apex acuminate, base cordate, both sides glabrous or slightly pubescent. Panicle terminal, ca. 20-50 cm, lower branches up to 14 cm, flowers lavender. Follicles membranous, stipitate, dehiscing into leaves before maturity. The seed is globose, the surface is wrinkled, the diameter is about 6mm, and the florescence is about June.

The difference of producing area between Maple and plane Tree

1. Maple: Maple is widely distributed in the north temperate zone and tropical mountains, and is distributed in Asia, Europe, North America and the northern margin of Africa. China has the largest number of maple species in the world, including hills and some alpine mountains.

2. Indus: sycamore is mainly produced in Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangsu, Anhui, Jiangxi, Guangdong, Nanjing, Hubei and other provinces, but also distributed in Japan, North Korea, South Korea and other places, mostly artificial cultivation.

The difference between the function of Maple and plane Tree

1. Maple: Maple wood is one of the most valuable high-grade wood. Some kinds of maple can produce maple syrup, which is very ornamental. When the maple forms a maple forest, the scenery is very beautiful in late autumn, and the roots can dispel wind and relieve pain. Leaves can dispel wind and dehumidification, remove qi and relieve pain, and seeds can dispel wind and dredge collaterals, benefit water and lower milk.

2. Indus: sycamore grows fast, wood is suitable for making musical instruments, bark can be used for papermaking and ropes, and seeds can be eaten or squeezed oil. because of its smooth trunk and beautiful leaves, it is a famous ornamental tree species. many legendary guqin are made of sycamore, which plays an important role in Chinese culture. at present, it has been introduced to Europe, America and many other countries as ornamental trees.