Abstract

Phytolacca icosandra L. (Phytolaccaceae), native to the South America has been found recently in central Taiwan. This newly naturalized species is distinguished by its erect spike-like racemes and 12–20 stamens. This paper describes the morphology of the species and provides line drawing and photographs for identification.

中文摘要

二十蕊商陸（Phytolacca icosandra L., 新擬中名）（商陸科）原產於南美洲，近期在 臺灣中部被發現，為臺灣新歸化植物。具直立的總狀花序及12–20枚雄蕊等為本種辨識特 徵。本文提供該種植物的形態描述及手繪圖、彩色照片供鑑定之用。

Keyword: Phytolaccaceae, Phytolacca icosandra, naturalized, Taiwan.