TY -JOUR
AU -Shan-Huah Wu
AU -Chih-Yuan Chang
AU -Jenn-Kuo Tsai
AU -Chao-Fen Chen
AU -Yu-Yen Liu
AU -Yung-Ching Deng
AU -Tsung-Hisn Hsieh
TI -A Newly Naturalized Species in Taiwan: Pilea nummulariifolia (Swartz) Weddell (Urticaceae)
PY -2009
DA -0000-00-00
JO -Taiwania
VL -54
IS -2
SP -179
EP -182
UR -https://taiwania.ntu.edu.tw/abstract/911
AB -This report is regarding the naturalization status of an introduced ornamental species, Pilea nummulariifolia (Swartz) Weddell. Pilea nummulariifolia, a member of Urticaceae, is originated from tropical America, and has been widely cultivated through out the island of Taiwan. This species can be identified by its rounded leaves with toothed edges and long ascending or procumbent stem with densely hairs. This paper describes this newly naturalized species and provides line drawing and photograph for identification.
DO -10.6165/tai.2009.54(2).179