Investigation on Medicinal Plant Group and Resource of Sect. Euthya Medicinal Plants in Paris L. from Shaanxi Province
10.3969/j.issn.1005-5304.2018.03.001
- VernacularTitle:陕产重楼属南重楼组药用植物类群及资源调查
- Author:
Hu-Yin CHENG
1
;
Yong-Gang YAN
;
Jiang-Xue CHENG
;
Gang ZHANG
;
Liang-Liang LIU
;
Liang PENG
;
Xin-Jie YANG
;
Jing GAO
;
Zhe YANG
Author Information
1. 陕西中医药大学
- Keywords:
Paris L. in Shaanxi Province;
Sect. Euthya;
medicinal plants;
new distribution records;
natural resources status
- From:
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine
2018;25(3):1-6
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the medicinal plant group and resource of Sect. Euthya in Paris L. in Shaanxi Province. Methods Through literature analysis and interview survey, combined with line transect method, the medicinal plant group, the natural distribution and the status of medicinal plant group and resources about Sect. Euthya in the specific county territory in Shaanxi Province were investigated.Results According to related records about the medicinal plants of Sect. Euthya in Paris L. included P. polyphylla, var. stenophylla, var. apetala, and Paris fargesii var. petiolatain in Shaanxi Province. Based on field investigation, it was found that, the medicinal plants of Sect.Euthya in Paris L.also included five variations of P.polyphylla var.latifolia,var.apperdiculata,var. thibetica, var. chinensis, and var. yunnanensis, which were new distribution records. No var. apetala was found under field investigation. Most of the rhizomes of the Sect. Euthya plants were used as Chinese materia medica Paridis Rhizoma, with wide distribution and good growth condition. The natural resources of these plants are endangered. Conclusion In this study, two species and six variations in the Sect. Euthya are identified as new distribution records. Consequently, the medicinal plant distribution record of Paris L. in Shaanxi Province is complete. The natural resources are investigated, which have laid the foundation for further research, development and protection.