Numerical taxonomy of medicinal plants of Curcuma in China.
- Author:
Xiao-he XIAO
1
;
Guo-yue ZHONG
;
Guang-ming SHU
;
Long-yun LI
;
Qing-mao FANG
;
Shan-yong CHEN
;
Zhong-wu SHU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Cluster Analysis; Curcuma; anatomy & histology; classification; Phylogeny; Plants, Medicinal; anatomy & histology; classification; Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA Technique
- From: China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2004;29(1):15-24
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo provide some new evidences for the classfication and identification of medicinal plants of Curcuma.
METHODA numerical taxonomy by means of cluster analysis and principal Component analysis is used. Combined with RAPD analysis, computer image analysis and chemical analysis, the taxonomical relationships of the plants of Curcuma in China were characterized qualitatively and quantitatively.
RESULT AND CONCLUSIONThe plants of Curcuma is systematized into 9 species, 1 species complex, 3 cultivated varieties. A lot of taxonomic confusion and disputations were consequently expounded.
