Acer albopurpurascens

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant, known as Acer albopurpurascens, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural habitat is concentrated within the region of Eastern Asia. Specifically, this species is found growing natively on the island of Taiwan. Because its distribution is so localized, it is considered an endemic element of the local flora. Understanding this precise location is essential for researchers studying its ecological requirements.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Acer albopurpureascens is characterized by a highly specific altitudinal niche, as it is found within a very narrow elevational range. This species occupies a precise belt in its habitat, with a minimum elevation of 1000 m AMSL, a maximum elevation of 1000 m AMSL, and a mean elevation of 1000 m AMSL. Such a specialized distribution suggests that the plant is highly adapted to the specific climatic conditions, soil compositions, and moisture levels found at this exact altitude, making it a niche-specialist within its ecosystem.

Elevational range max:

1000 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Acer albuspurpurescens is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons and establish a long-term presence in its habitat. In terms of its seasonal foliage patterns, the plant exhibits deciduousness, shedding its leaves annually as part of its natural cycle to manage environmental stresses.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Acer albuspurpurescens is characterized by a woody growth form, functioning as a robust, self-supporting tree. This species typically reaches a significant plant height, with a mean stature of approximately 15 m. As a terrestrial organism, it does not exhibit aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies, nor does it function as an epiphyte. The plant is structurally independent, meaning it does not act as an obligatory or facultative parasite, and it relies on its own woody stem for support rather than acting as a liana, vine, or other type of climber.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

15 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Acer albuspurpurescens is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation processes and metabolic efficiency in temperate environments. The morphological aspects of its foliage play a critical role in its gas exchange and light interception capabilities. The leaves exhibit significant variation in dimensions, with a mean leaf length of 10.5 cm, ranging from a minimum of 8 cm to a maximum of 13 cm. Correspondingly, the leaf width demonstrates a mean of 3.75 cm, fluctuating between a minimum width of 2.5 cm and a maximum width of 5 cm. These specific leaf dimensions and the underlying C3 metabolism collectively influence the plant's transpiration rates and overall energy production strategies.

Leaf length max:

13 cm

Leaf length mean:

10.5 cm

Leaf length min:

8 cm

Leaf width max:

5 cm

Leaf width mean:

3.75 cm

Leaf width min:

2.5 cm

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Acer albuspurpurescens is characterized by the development of specialized fruit structures that facilitate seed dispersal. The resulting fruits exhibit highly consistent morphological dimensions, maintaining a mean fruit length of 0.6 cm, which serves as both the minimum and maximum recorded length for the species. Correspondingly, the fruit width is uniformly measured at a mean, minimum, and maximum of 0.4 cm, indicating a very stable structural profile during maturation. Within these fruits, the seeds are produced with a precise and consistent mass; the seed mass is recorded at a constant value of 0.00944 g, representing the mean, minimum, and maximum measurements. This uniformity in fruit size and seed mass suggests a highly standardized reproductive output essential for the plant's propagation cycles.

Fruit length max:

0.6 cm

Fruit width max:

0.4 cm

Seed mass mean:

0.00944 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Acer albopurpurascens has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Fitoterapia

Preparations

Acer albopurpurascens has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanol extracts of leaves.

Ethanol extracts of leaves

1. Fitoterapia