Investigation and protection for endangered Coptis deltoidea.
- Author:
Feiyu XIONG
1
;
Yuntong MA
;
Zhuyun YAN
;
Xin CHEN
;
Meng ZHU
;
Run CHEN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Conservation of Natural Resources; methods; Coptis; growth & development; Drugs, Chinese Herbal; metabolism; Ecosystem; Endangered Species
- From: China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2011;36(8):968-972
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo investigate the history of the medicinal uses, resources, distribution, habitat and population characteristic of Coptis deltoidea, and provide basis for the protection and rational development and utilization of Radix Coptidis Deltoideae.
METHODThe relevant literature and data was scrutinized and herbarium was compared, interview and field survey methods were carried out.
RESULTThe medicinal history, resources, distribution, population characteristic and protective strategy of C. deltoidea were summarized. The sustainable development of C. deltoidea was discussed.
CONCLUSIONThe resource is endangered, the germplasm resources should be intentionally protected and ensure the sustainable development and utilization of C. deltoidea.