Asian Journal
Of Traditional Medicines

Sejila Mountain is located in Linzhi City, southeast Tibet. The terrain is high, and the climate is cold and dry. The special ecological  environment determines the richness and diversity of plant resources. In this study, the plant resources and diversity of Sejila  Mountain were studied through field investigation, literature review and specimen identification. 282 plant species belonging to  199 genera and 81 families were collected from July to August in 2021. The dominant families are Asteraceae, Ranunculaceae and  Rosaceae. In terms of life form, perennial herbs are the main form, accounting for 58.16% of the total. 178 species of medicinal plants  were collected, including 33 species of Tibetan medicine. In terms of medicinal parts, the whole grass is mainly used as medicine,  followed by roots and rhizomes. In conclusion, our study has updated the plant resources and diversity of Sejila Mountain. Based on  the investigation and research, some suggestions were put forward to strengthen the protection and utilization of the plant resources  in Sejila Mountain.