Sagobush (Maireana pyramidata, Nuytsia 2: 41 (1975))

Family: Amaranthaceae

Author: (Benth.) Paul G.Wilson

Bibliography: Nuytsia 2: 41 (1975)

Year: 1975

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Maireana

Vegetable: False

Observations: S. & C. Australia

Description

The Sagobush, scientifically known as Maireana pyramidata, is an interesting member of the Amaranthaceae family. This resilient shrub is native to semi-arid regions, predominantly found in southern and central parts of Australia. Its ability to thrive in harsh climates makes it a notable species within its natural habitat.

Maireana pyramidata was first thoroughly described in 1975 in the botanical journal Nuytsia, in volume 2, on page 41. This taxonomic documentation was authored by Paul G. Wilson, building on the foundational work of the renowned botanist George Bentham, indicated by the author attribution (Benth.) Paul G.Wilson.

As a quintessential vegetation type in its region, the Sagobush plays a critical role in the local ecosystem. It features unique adaptive traits that allow it to survive and even flourish under challenging environmental conditions. Explorations of its structural characteristics and reproductive strategies reveal a plant well-suited to the demands of its environment.

In summary, Maireana pyramidata, or Sagobush, is not only significant for its ecological role in southern and central Australia but also for its representation of the adaptive potential within the plant kingdom. Its thorough documentation in scientific literature underscores its importance and the detailed efforts made by botanists to understand and classify this resilient species.

Common Names

Eng: black bluebush, sagobush, shrubby bluebush
En: Sagobush, Shrubby bluebush, Black bluebush

Synonyms

• Kochia lobostoma (F.Muell.)
• Kochia pyramidata var. lobostoma ((F.Muell.) C.Moore)
• Kochia pyramidata (Benth.)

Distribution

• New South Wales (native)
• South Australia (native)
• Victoria (native)
• Western Australia (native)

Additional Images

Leaf

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Habit

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Bark

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3760851)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:166124-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Maireana pyramidata (Benth.) Paul G. Wilson)

Specifications

Growth