[Investigation on medicinal plant resources of Swertia in Yunnan province].
OBJECTIVE
To explore the species and distribution of medicinal plants Swertia in Yunnan province, and provide scientific basis for sustainable utilization.


METHODS
Field investigation was carried out, specimens were collected, and literature and data were consulted.


RESULTS
There were 35 species and 2 varieties (including 1 newly recorded species), most of them were used as medicinal plants, and an identification index was established.


CONCLUSIONS
The results provide reliable foundation for comprehensive utilization and in-depth study of Swertia in Yunnan province.
Zhang
Lansheng
L
Pharmaceutical Department of Dali University, Dali 671000, China.
Xia
Conglong
C
Liu
Guangming
G
D002681:China; D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010946:Plants, Medicinal / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000737:chemistry / Q000145:classification* / Q000254:growth & development; D029967:Swertia / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000737:chemistry / Q000145:classification* / Q000254:growth & development
D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal