本文从色彩的角度把闽南地区123种常见彩叶植物分为红色、黄色和银色三个系列。红色系列有36种,占29%;黄色系列有45种,占37%;银色系列有42种,占34%。本分类法简单易操作,便于选择与应用。文中还探讨彩叶植物的主要特征及其在园林设计和园林绿化中的应用,并提出合理化建议。

123 species and cultivars of color-leafed plants, which are common in Southern Fujian, were divided into 3 series including red, yellow and silver based on the color.Among the 123 species, 36 species are of red series, accounting for 29%, 45 species are of yellow series, accounting for 37%, and 42 species are of silver series, accounting for 34%.The classification method is convenient for selection and application of color-leafed plants.The main features and characteristics of these plants were described, and their effects and applications in urban landscape were introduced in this paper.It also suggested that more research on introduction, acclimatization, rejuvenation and fast propagation techniques of color-leafed plants be carried out, and genetic engineering be used for cultivating some color-leafed plants to meet the urgent need of city landscape.