Abstract:
OBJECTIVE To understand and grasp the physiological characteristics and the resources status of
Paris plants in Huayin city.
METHODS Through literature analysis and interview survey, combined with field investigation, the medicinal plant group, the natural distribution, physiological characteristics and the resources status of
Paris in the mainly distribution area of Huayin city were field surveyed, recorded, collated and analyzed.
RESULTS There were two species and two variations of
Paris plants distributed in Huayin city, the plants had good ecological suitability. The rhizome of one species and two variations of
Sect. Euthya (Salisb.) Franch. medicinal plants were used as Chonglou, but the natural resources were close to deracinate.
CONCLUSION In Huayin city,
Paris polyphylla var.
latifolia and var.
apetala are identified as new distribution records. Consequently, the medicinal plant distribution record of
Paris in Huayin city is completed, and the development and protection of
Sect. Euthya (Salisb.) Franch. natural resources should be improved as soon as possible.