Abstract

This is a taxonomic account of Taiwan grasses. A total of 5 subfamilies, 27 tribes, 118 genera, 270 species, 1 subspecies, 39 varieties and 8 forms are recognized in this study, of which two new taxa, 19 new records have been discovered, and 8 new combination of names are proposed. The genus Leptaspis, one of the most primitive grasses, is found for the first time form Taiwan. An attempt is made to summarize our present knowledge on Taiwan grases. Anewly proposed classification of Taiwan grasses is presented.