Manchurian snakebark maple

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Manchurian Striped Maple

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Acer tegmentosum f. subcoriaceum
• Acer pensylvanicum var. tegmentosum

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, it is further categorized under the family Sapindaceae. Finally, it is placed within the genus Acer.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that spans across several distinct regions of Northern Asia and Europe. Within Eastern Europe, its presence is noted throughout the Baltic States. Moving into the Russian Far East, the species can be found in the Amur, Khabarovsk, and Primorye regions. Additionally, the distribution extends into the Manchuria region of China. Together, these areas define the natural habitat where Acer tegmentosum grows.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Acer tegmentosum is primarily characterized by its presence within forest habitats, where it plays a role in the complex structure of its ecosystem. Regarding its vertical distribution, current data indicates an elevational range mean of 0 m AMSL and an elevational range max of 0 m AMSL, suggesting a distribution pattern that is closely tied to the specific conditions of its forested environment.

Elevational range max:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

forest

Life history

The life history of Acer tegmentosum is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its environment through multiple growing seasons. As a deciduous plant, it undergoes a seasonal cycle of foliage loss, shedding its leaves annually in response to changing environmental conditions or temperature shifts. This cyclical pattern of growth and dormancy is central to its survival strategy, ensuring its long-term presence within its natural habitat.

Deciduousness :

deciduous

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Acer tegmentosum is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree, standing as a self-supporting structure rather than a climber or vine. As a terrestrial species, it does not exhibit aquatic or epiphytic tendencies, and it functions as an independent organism rather than a parasite. The plant reaches significant dimensions, with a height ranging from a minimum of 10 m to a maximum of 15 m, maintaining an average plant height of approximately 12.5 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

15 m

Plant height mean:

12.5 m

Plant height min:

10 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Acer tegmentosum is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which facilitates carbon fixation under typical environmental conditions. The vegetative morphology is defined by orbicular leaf forms that possess toothed margins and are notably devoid of any leaf thorns or spines. The leaves exhibit specific dimensions for efficient light interception and gas exchange, with lengths ranging from a minimum of 10 cm to a maximum of 12 cm, maintaining a mean length of 11 cm. Correspondingly, the leaf width varies from a minimum of 7 cm to a maximum of 9 cm, providing a structural surface area optimized for its metabolic processes.

Leaf form :

orbicular

Leaf length max:

12 cm

Leaf length mean:

11 cm

Leaf length min:

10 cm

Leaf margin :

toothed

Leaf spines :

no

Leaf thorns :

no

Leaf width max:

9 cm

Leaf width min:

7 cm

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Acer tegmentosum is characterized by a specific phenological cycle and distinct seed morphology. The flowering period for this species is concentrated within the month of June, with both the onset and conclusion of the flowering stage occurring during this time. Following successful pollination, the plant produces seeds that exhibit specific mass variations; the average seed mass is approximately 0.034795 g. The individual seed weight fluctuates within a narrow range, with a minimum recorded mass of 0.02759 g and a maximum mass reaching up to 0.042 g.

Flowering time :

Jun

Seed mass max:

0.042 g

Seed mass mean:

0.034795 g

Seed mass min:

0.02759 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Acer tegmentosum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Salidroside, Tyrosol.

Salidroside

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Tyrosol

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Conditions

Acer tegmentosum has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include abscesses, cancer, liver diseases.

Abscesses

1. Nutrients

Cancer

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Liver diseases

1. Nutrients

Preparations

Acer tegmentosum has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extracts of the bark of A. tegmentosum.

Aqueous extracts of the bark of a. tegmentosum

1. Nutrients