Cultivation Techniques and Value Analysis of Helleborus in China
The major objective of the present study is to show application potential of Helleborus in China and to accelerate development and utilization of Helleborus in the fields of medicine,manufacturing and landscaping.The biological characteristics,habits and cultivation techniques of the genus were reviewed,and the chemical components,medicinal effects,origin of names,ornamental characteristics and garden application were discussed.It was found that the subjects had significant medicinal,cultural,and ornamental value.It was pointed out that there were insufficient efforts in botany basic research,medicinal plant development,and new variety cultivation in current work.At the same time,countermeasures and suggestions were proposed accordingly.