[Species and distribution of Chinese medicinal plant Caesalpinia].
OBJECTIVE
To gain a clear idea on the resources of medicinal plant Caesalpinia in China.


METHODS
Conducting field investigation and consulting related specimens and data.


RESULTS
The distribution, growing environment and medicinal parts of 14 species of Caesalpinia have been clarified, and a key for their identification is given.


CONCLUSIONS
A scientific basis for further study of the medicinal plant Caesalpinia in China has been provided.
Guizhou Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Guiyang 550002.
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D029911:Caesalpinia / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000145:classification; D002681:China; D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources; D004463:Ecology; D010946:Plants, Medicinal / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000145:classification