Revision of Ranunculus cantoniensis DC. and Allied Species (Ranunculaceae) in Taiwan

Based on an extensive morphological study of Ranunculus cantoniensis and its allied species in Taiwan four species are recognized: R. cantoniensis DC., R. chinensis Bunge, R. sieboldii Miq., and R. silerifolius Lév. (previously lumped into R. sieboldii Miq.). Ranunculus chinensis Bunge is a new reco...

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Main Authors: Shu-Miao Kuo, Tsung-Yu Aleck Yang, Jenn-Che Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: National Taiwan University 2005-09-01
Series:Taiwania
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Online Access:http://tai2.ntu.edu.tw/taiwania/abstract.php?type=abstract&id=462
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Summary:Based on an extensive morphological study of Ranunculus cantoniensis and its allied species in Taiwan four species are recognized: R. cantoniensis DC., R. chinensis Bunge, R. sieboldii Miq., and R. silerifolius Lév. (previously lumped into R. sieboldii Miq.). Ranunculus chinensis Bunge is a new record for the flora of Taiwan. A key to species, taxonomic characters, illustration, and geographical distribution are provided here.
ISSN:0372-333X
0372-333X