Rediscovery of Quercus aliena Blume (Fagaceae) in Taiwan
Resource
Taiwania,48(二)
Journal
Taiwania
Journal Volume
48
Journal Issue
二
Pages
-
Date Issued
2003
Date
2003
Author(s)
Hsieh, Chang-Fu
Su, Mong-Huai
Wu, Sheng-Chieh
Chen, Sin-I
Yang, Kuoh-Cheng
DOI
246246/2006121215551030
Abstract
The first collection of Quercus aliena Blume var. acutiserrata Maxim. ex Wenz. in
Taiwan was made by Y. Shimada in 1924 from Hongmao. Since then, no other specimen had ever
been collected. Recently, this species was rediscovered from Fengshan (3 km south of Hongmao) in
Hsinchu County. On closer studies it was found to be the typical variety of Q. aliena Blume rather
than the name recognized by Shimada. The population of Q. aliena is quite small at that limited
location, and is vulnerable to human impacts. Therefore, it is necessary to take steps to conserve the
habitat as soon as possible. The taxonomic treatment, morphological descriptions, photographs and
notes of the species are given here. A key to distinguish it from the other three closely related
Taiwanese species is also provided.
Subjects
Quercus aliena
Description
Distribution
Flora of Taiwan
Rare species
Taxonomy
Publisher
臺北市：生態學與演化生物學研究所
Type
other
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