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Sedum sarmentosum Bunge (Crassulaceae), a Newly Naturalized Herb in Taiwan

Mong-Huai Su and Pi-Fong Lu

Published on: 17 March 2014

Page: 82 - 85

DOI: 10.6165/tai.2014.59.82

Abstract

Sedum sarmentosum Bunge (Crassulaceae), a newly naturalized fleshy herb in Taiwan, is reported here. The taxonomic description, line drawing, and photographs are provided. The population is colonized on Mt. Tatun, Yangmingshan National Park, north Taiwan. Since this species was reported being invasive, its impacts on the local ecosystem should be concerned.

中文摘要

本文報導1種台灣新歸化的景天科植物—垂盆草,並提供分類描述、手繪圖與生態照片。目前該種類在陽明山國家公園之大屯山區歸化。因為本種在國外被認為具入侵性,因此應該留意其對周遭生態系統之影響。

Keyword: Crassulaceae, Sedum sarmentosum, naturalized plant, Taiwan.

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