Remarks on the Species of Gomphrena (Amaranthaceae) of Taiwan

Taiwania

Yi-Ching Li¹  Shih-Huei Chen² 

[1] Department of Hospitality Recreation Management, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology. No. 1, Hsueh-Fu Road, NeiPu Hsiang, Pingtung 912, Taiwan.;Retiree of Graduate Institute of Biological Resources and Technology, National Dong Hwa University (Meilun Campus), 123, Huahsi Road, Hualien 970, Taiwan.;

关键词: Gomphrena;    Gomphrena celosioides;    Gomphrena serrata;    naturalized plant;    Taiwan;    taxonomy;    weed;   

DOI  :  10.6165/tai.2012.57(3).312

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Gomphrena serrata, an Amaranthaceous species of tropical origin, was recently found naturalized in disturbed sites of Taiwan. This species has been confused with G. celosioides, widespread on this island. The present study gives a key and useful characters to differentiate the present species from the latter. A taxonomic treatment of the two species in Taiwan, line drawings and other relevant information are provided.

【 授权许可】

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