Acer wangchii Fang ssp.tsinyunense Fang
(Acer lucidum Metcalf)
ever green, coriaceous shiny, elliptic to ovate-oblong
base rounded, margin entire, apex acuminate or acute
Fujian, N Guangdong, N Guangxi, Jiangxi, E Sichuan
500-1000m
Samaras are about 4cm long.
Left : Reverse of leaves, Right : Surface of leaves, They shine by the flash light.
Reference
"Acer wangchii Fang ssp.tsinyunense Fang" is assumed to be the same species as "Acer lucidum Metcalf" grouped in Sect. Oblonga,
while "Acer wangchii Fang" is grouped into "Evergreen & Entire Margin group" of Sect. Palmata, according to "Flora of China".