Objective:Based on the fourth national survey of traditional Chinese medicine resources(pi-lot),this paper investigated the resources of traditional Chinese medicine plants in Tongchuan District by means of field sample survey and literature review.The composition types,life types,composition characteristics and medicinal effects of families and genera were analyzed,in order to comprehensively and systematically understand the distribution of traditional Chinese medicine resources in Tongchuan District.Methods:Seven towns,three townships and a street community were selected,including Sh-uanglong Town and Panshi Town.And 41 sample plots were randomly generated by the information management system of the national general survey of traditional Chinese medicine resources.By inves-tigating 180 quadrats and 1 080 quadrats,the distribution of traditional Chinese medicine resources in Tongchuan District was fully grasped.Results:A total of 36 plots were investigated,and 775 species of medicinal plants belonging to 154 families and 533 genera were found in Tongchuan District,including 719 angiosperms,44 ferns and 12 gymnosperms.Conclusion:Tongchuan District was rich in tradition-al Chinese medicine resources.This paper provided a reference for understanding the distribution and sustainable development and utilization of traditional Chinese medicine resources in Tongchuan District.
Tongchuan DistrictGeneral survey of traditional Chinese medicine resourcesMedici-nal plants