The spatial pattern of mitochondrial DNA(mtDNA)variation in Abies kawakamii (Hayata) Ito(Pinaceae)was studied in 67 trees collected in Taiwan Alpine(8 population).By sequencing 2 mtDNA intron fragmens using 2 primers(FO303/FO304 and nad5/1-2a).We revealed a total of 2675bp with no polymorphic site(FO303/FO304:746bp , nad5/1-2a:1929bp).Among them, there is no mutation and deletion.This outcome probably result from demograohic history of rapid contraction that eliminated the diversity.