Comparative analysis of morphological characteristics and effective composition contents of Epimedium pubescens in different habitats
Morphological characteristics and effective composition contents of Epimedium pubescens in different habitats were studied The effective composition contents were determined in different habitats by HPLC and UV\and the difference of morphological parameters and effective composition contents were analysed using one-way ANOVA statistical analysis. The results indicated that morphological parameters and biomass were higher in high light intensity habitats than in low light intensity habitats, but the shape of leaves were same in three habitats. In the relatively high light intensity,the flavonoid and icariin contents of E. pubescens were significantly lower than the low light intensity habitats. The effective component in various parts of the E. pubescens was leaf>root>stenu According to the Chinese Pharmacopoeia,both the icariin and flavonoid contents only in E. pubescens leaves can meet the standard To improve the quality of Epimedium,substitute and protect of wild resources,we should simulate field growth conditions in artificial cultivation.