Asian Journal
Of Traditional Medicines

Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region is located in the north of China. The vast area and complex terrain of this region make it rich in plant resources. The 11th Shenyang Pharmaceutical University Chinese Medicine Resources Scientific Expedition Team investigated the plant resources and diversity in some areas of Inner Mongolia through field investigation, literature review and specimen identification. From July to August, 2017, 215 species of vascular plants belonging to 59 families and 160 genera were collected. The dominant families are Ranunculaceae, Lamiaceae, Rosaceae, Fabaceae and Asteraceae, with 11, 12, 15, 19, and 37 species, respectively. There are 55 families, 132 genera and 163 species of medical plant recources in some areas of Inner Mongolia. 27 vascular plants are Mongolian Medicine. In a word, our research has updated the plant recources and diversity in all areas of Inner Mongolia. Furthermore, this study provides practical and meaningful suggestions for strengthening the protection and utilization of plant resources in some areas of Inner Mongolia, which is of great significance for maintaining local plant diversity.

plant resources, diversity, medicinal use, Inner Mongolia