Investigation on medicinal plant resources of Swertia in Yunnan province / 中国中药杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To explore the species and distribution of medicinal plants Swertia in Yunnan province, and provide scientific basis for sustainable utilization.</p><p><b>METHOD</b>Field investigation was carried out, specimens were collected, and literature and data were consulted.</p><p><b>RESULT</b>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.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The results provide reliable foundation for comprehensive utilization and in-depth study of Swertia in Yunnan province.</p>