Atriplex maximowicziana
Atriplex maximowicziana, commonly known as Maximowicz's saltbush, is a resilient perennial shrub native to East Asia. Valued in traditional medicine, its leaves and stems possess unique bioactive properties. This plant is primarily studied for its potential antioxidant effects and its ability to support various therapeutic applications in herbal pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Atriplex maximowicziana
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Atriplex maximowicziana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is a member of the family Amaranthaceae within the genus Atriplex.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Atriplex | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans several distinct regions across the Pacific. Within China, it is primarily found throughout the Southeast portion of the country. Its presence extends into Eastern Asia, where it is native to the islands of Japan and the Nansei-shoto archipelago. Furthermore, the species has established itself in the North-Central Pacific region. Specifically, it can be located as far east as the islands of Hawaii.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii | WCVP |
Chemicals
Atriplex maximowicziana has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include allo-tenuazonic acid, altertoxin IV, altertoxin VIII, stemphyperylenol, tenuazonic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| allo-tenuazonic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| altertoxin IV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| altertoxin VIII | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stemphyperylenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tenuazonic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |