Eleutherococcus giraldii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Eleutherococcus giraldii f. hispidus
• Acanthopanax yui
• Acanthopanax yui var. villosus
• Eleutherococcus giraldii var. hispidus
• Eleutherococcus humillimus
• Acanthopanax yui var. longipedunculatus
• Eleutherococcus giraldii var. inermis
• Acanthopanax yui var. parvispinosus
• Eleutherococcus giraldii var. villosus
• Eleutherococcus yui
• Acanthopanax giraldii
• Acanthopanax giraldii var. hispidus
• Acanthopanax giraldii var. inermis
• Acanthopanax humillimus

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. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales, specifically being a member of the family Araliaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Eleutherococcus, with its specific species name being giraldii.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several distinct regions of China. Its distribution includes the lush landscapes of China South-Central and the humid areas of China Southeast. Furthermore, it can be found growing in the more arid environments of China North-Central and Inner Mongolia. The species also extends its presence into the high-altitude terrain of Qinghai. Collectively, these locations demonstrate the wide ecological adaptability of Eleutherococcus giraldii.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Eleutherococcus giraldii is characterized by its perennial growth habit, specifically functioning as a phanerophyte, where its reproductive buds are elevated well above the ground level on woody stems. Depending on the specific environmental stressors and the developmental stage of the individual, its structural expression may transition between different life forms, including characteristics of a nanophanerophyte when growth is stunted or more compact, as well as exhibiting traits common to other phanerophytes. This perennial nature allows the plant to establish long-term presence in its habitat, utilizing its woody architecture to persist through seasonal cycles and varying climatic conditions.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Eleutherococcus giraldii is characterized by a woody growth habit, reflecting its structural development as a perennial plant. It functions as a self-supporting climber, utilizing its physical structure to ascend through its environment without the need for external host support. This species is an independent organism, meaning it does not exhibit parasitic behavior toward other plants, and it maintains a terrestrial lifestyle rather than growing as an epiphyte.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Eleutherococcus giraldii has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Abscisic acid (ABA), ABA, GA3, IAA.

Abscisic acid (ABA)

1. PloS one
2. PeerJ

ABA

1. PloS one

GA3

1. PloS one

IAA

1. PloS one

Preparations

Eleutherococcus giraldii has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Acanthopanax giraldii polysaccharides.

Acanthopanax giraldii polysaccharides

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