Investigation on wild economic plant resources in Duqiaoyougu scenic spot

ObjectiveWild economic plant resources in Duqiaoyougu scenic spot were investigated to provide references for scenic spot protection and these resources’ utilization as well as the development of tourism in southeast Guangxi.MethodTypes of plant resources in Duqiaoyougu scenic spot were classified and analyzed using field investigation and litera-ture materials including Guangxi Flora and China Higher Botanical Illustration.ResultThe results showed that there were 220 species of wild economic plant resources in Duqiaoyougu scenic area. They belonged to 175 genera of 89 families including 12 families, 15 genera and 21 species of pteridophytes, 2 families, 2 genera and 2 species of gymnospermae, 75 families, 158 genera and 197 species of angiosperme in Duqiaoyougu scenic area of Rongxian. From the perspective of use, 38 species were edible plants, 194 medicinal plants, 68 industrial plants, 110 protective and ornamental plants, and 2 national key protected plants. ConclusionPublic awareness of protecting wild plants should be enhanced through propaganda and education. Im-proper cutting, digging and mining should be strictly prohibited to avoid vegetation destruction. Concerning wild fruits, veg-etables, medicinal plants and ornamental plants with high economic value, good varieties should be introduced, domesticat-ed, developed and utilized.