Abstract
Panxi region is an important origin and distribution center of wild Rhododendron spp., which has important ornamental and tourism development value. This study investigated the present situation of wild Rhododendron resources in Sichuan Province, and analyzed the species number, horizontal distribution, vertical distribution, correlation with existing scenic spots and traffic accessibility, and put forward the prospect and suggestions of making full use of the rich wild Rhododendron resources in Panxi area for tourism development and boosting rural revitalization.
Highlights
Rhododendron spp. is a large genus with the most species and characteristics in Ericaceae
The Chinese flora, illustrations of Chinese higher plants, papers related to the species and distribution of Rhododendron resources in Panxi area were consulted, and the historical distribution data of Rhododendron plants in Panxi area were obtained and summarized through
Yanyuan County has the most concentrated distribution, with 40 species, 3 varieties and 1 subspecies, accounting for 62.5%, 60% and 100% of the distributed species in Panxi area respectively; Secondly, there are 27 species, 2 varieties and 1 subspecies distributed in Xichang City, accounting for 42.2%, 40% and 100% of the distributed species in Panxi area respectively; The third is Huili County, which has 24 species, 1 variety and 1 subspecies, accounting for 37.5%, 20% and 100% of the distributed species in Panxi area respectively
Summary
Rhododendron spp. is a large genus with the most species and characteristics in Ericaceae. [2] Rhododendron is one of the world's four largest alpine flowers and one of China's ten famous flowers, with high ornamental value and garden application value. Rhododendron contains ketone chemicals and volatile oil, which has antibacterial, antiinflammatory, antitussive, antiasthmatic and expectorant effects. It can treat many diseases and it has very important medicinal value. Rhododendron plants mostly grow on dry ridges, hilltops or cliffs, which are barren and droughtresistant, with dense branches and developed roots, and often clump into impenetrable shrubbery, which can maintain water and soil and have high ecological utilization value
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