Maximowicz's Saltbush

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Maximowicz's Saltbush

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Obione maximowicziana

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Atriplex maximowicziana is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its environment through multiple growing seasons. As a long-lived plant, it avoids the rapid turnover seen in annuals or biennials, instead establishing a stable presence within its ecological niche. This perennial lifecycle enables the plant to invest resources into robust structural development and reproductive longevity, often resulting in a more consistent presence in its native habitats compared to shorter-lived vegetation.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Atriplex maximowicziana is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, specifically classified as a forb. It exhibits a non-woody structural composition, lacking the lignified tissues found in shrubs or trees. Regarding its climbing habit, the plant is categorized as self-supporting, meaning it does not rely on external structures for upward growth through obligatory or facultative climbing mechanisms.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

forb

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Atriplex maximowicziana has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Altertoxin IV, Altertoxin VIII, TENUAZONIC ACID, allo-Tenuazonic acid, stemphyperylenol.

Altertoxin IV

1. Journal of natural products

Altertoxin VIII

1. Journal of natural products

TENUAZONIC ACID

1. Journal of natural products

allo-Tenuazonic acid

1. Journal of natural products

stemphyperylenol

1. Journal of natural products