ActKey: Web-based Interactive Identification Keys

Flora of China

Interactive identification keys:

Web-based interactive identification keys to large genera of the flora of China are available in DELTA Intkey and NaviKey formats. Additional keys are also available in ActKey format.

The latest version of a web browser is recommended for best results. Entering one or more state(s) for any character(s) in the left frame narrows down the list of potential identifications in the right frame.

Flora of China: DELTA Intkey (large genera)
Flora of China: NaviKey (large genera)

For more information, please see the following papers:

Brach, A. R. & H. Song. 2005. ActKey: a Web-based interactive identification key program. Taxon 54(4): 1041-1046.
Kuoh, Chang-Sheng & Hong Song. 2005. Interactive key to Taiwan grasses using characters of leaf anatomy - the ActKey approach. Taiwania 50: 261-271.

Support was provided by various annual grants from the U.S. National Science Foundation, the Starr Foundation, and the Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust.