Abstract:

Grindelia, a new naturalized genus of the tribe Astereae, Asteraceae in China, was found in Liaoning, Northestern China. Morphologically it is related to the genus Inula, but differs in the obtuse anther base, lanceolate to deltate style-branch appendages, pappi of scales. Grindelia squarrosa, the only one represented species of the genus is described based on the specimens collected in China. Its natural distribution and possible pathways into China are also discussed.

Key words:  Grindelia, Asteraceae, Astereae, Naturalized genus, China

摘要：

报道中国东北辽宁省发现的菊科（Asteraceae）紫菀族（Astereae）一个新归化属胶菀属（Grindelia）。它在外形上接近于旋覆花属（Inula），但区别在于胶菀属花药基部钝，花柱分枝顶端附属物呈披针形或三角形，冠毛鳞片状。依据在中国所采集的标本描述了该属在中国的唯一代表种胶菀（Grindelia squarrosa）的形态特征，并讨论了其自然分布和进入中国的可能途径。

关键词: 胶菀属, 菊科, 紫菀族, 归化属, 中国