Research Paper

Chamaesyce hypericifolia (L.) Millsp., A Newly Naturalized Spurge Species in Taiwan

Shih-Huei Chen and Ming-Jou Wu

Published on: June 2004

Page: 102 - 108

DOI: 10.6165/tai.2004.49(2).102

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    Abstract

    Chamaesyce hypericifolia (L.) Millsp., originally native to New World tropics and subtropics, was recently found naturalized in disturbed sites of eastern Taiwan. It represents a new record for the flora of Taiwan. The present study provides taxonomic description, line drawings and other relevant information. In addition, a comparison with C. hyssopifolia is given.

    中文摘要

    假紫斑大戟(Chamaesyce hypericifolia (L.) Millsp.) (新擬中名) 為新歸化於台灣東部之大戟科植物。本文描述其分類特徵、分佈、生長環境並與相關種－紫斑大戟(Chamaesyce hyssopifolia) 做比較。

    Keyword: Chamaesyce hypericifolia, Chamaesyce hyssopifolia, Euphorbiaceae, Taxonomy, Taiwan

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