var. , a new variety of (Asparagaceae) from Taiwan, identified through morphological and genetic analyses.

Ker Gawl. is one of the the most diverse and fastest-growing genera of angiosperm. Most species have been discovered in a limited area or a single site through morphological comparison.

Sedum tarokoense (Crassulaceae), a new species from a limestone area in Taiwan.

Background: An unknown Sedum was found from the limestone region in Taiwan. After a detailed comparison with other congeners in Taiwan and neighboring countries, we identified this plant as a new species.

Results: This new taxon resembles S.

Asarum pubitessellatum, sp. nov. (sect. Heterotropa, Aristolochiaceae) from Taiwan based on morphological and palynological evidence.

Background: Recently, we discovered an unknown Asarum from Taiwan which is closely related to A. crassisepalum S.F.