Atriplex centralasiatica

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Obione centralasiatica
• Atriplex sibirica var. centralasiatica

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Atriplex centralasiatica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is classified under the family Amaranthaceae within the genus Atriplex.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across diverse regions of Eurasia. In Middle Europe, its presence can be identified within the country of Germany. Its range extends significantly into Siberia, where it is found in the Altai and Tuva regions. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed throughout West Siberia. Finally, its habitat reaches into Central Asia, specifically within Kazakhstan.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Atriplex centralasiatica is characterized by its ability to thrive in arid and semi-arid environments, specifically occupying habitats such as deserts and parks. As a species adapted to these distinct landscapes, it demonstrates significant resilience to the moisture-limited conditions typical of desert ecosystems, where it often functions as a pioneer or stabilizing component of the soil crust. In parkland settings, the plant occupies disturbed or open ground, utilizing its physiological adaptations to endure varying levels of solar radiation and nutrient availability. Its distribution is closely tied to its capacity to manage salt and water stress, allowing it to persist in sandy or saline soils that define its primary ecological niches.

Habitat :

desert,parks

Life history

The life history of Atriplex centralasiatica is characterized by an annual lifecycle, completing its entire developmental process from germination to seed production within a single growing season. As an annual species, it relies on the rapid production of seeds to ensure the continuity of its lineage before the onset of unfavorable environmental conditions. Regarding its foliage, the plant exhibits a deciduous nature, shedding its leaves as part of its seasonal cycle to manage resources and respond to changes in its habitat.

Deciduousness :

deciduous

Lifecycle :

annual

Morphology

The morphology of Atriplex centralasiatica is characterized by a low-growing, herbaceous growth form that classifies it as a non-woody plant. It typically exhibits a stature ranging from a minimum height of 0.2 m to a maximum height of 0.5 m. As a non-woody herb, the plant lacks a lignified stem structure, maintaining a soft and flexible vegetative body consistent with its herbaceous classification.

Growth form :

herb

Plant height max:

0.5 m

Plant height min:

0.2 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Atriplex centralasiatica is characterized by a highly efficient C4 photosynthetic pathway, which allows the plant to optimize carbon fixation and minimize photorespiration in arid environments. Morphologically, the foliage exhibits a distinct hastate leaf form, featuring an entire leaf margin that lacks any specialized defensive structures such as leaf thorns or leaf spines.

Leaf form :

hastate

Leaf margin :

entire

Leaf spines :

no

Leaf thorns :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C4

Reproduction

The reproduction of Atriplex centralasiatica is characterized by a specific phenological window and highly uniform seed characteristics. The flowering period for this species typically begins in July and concludes in August, marking a concentrated reproductive phase during the mid-to-late summer months. Following successful pollination, the plant produces seeds that exhibit remarkable consistency in physical dimensions; the seed mass is extremely uniform, with a mean, maximum, and minimum value all recorded at 0.00527 g. This lack of variance in seed mass suggests a highly stabilized reproductive output per individual seed.

Flowering time :

Jul

Flowering time :

Aug

Seed mass mean:

0.00527 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Atriplex centralasiatica 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 seed.

Seed

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Chemicals

Atriplex centralasiatica has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BETA-SITOSTEROL, Isoorientin, Isorhamnetin, Tricin.

BETA-SITOSTEROL

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Isoorientin

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Isorhamnetin

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Tricin

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Preparations

Atriplex centralasiatica has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include solvents extractions.

Solvents extractions

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica