Subjects: Biology >> Botany >> Botany research, experiment, plant evolution & development submitted time 2018-06-25 Cooperative journals: 《广西植物》
Abstract: Yao nationality is a nation with a long history and splendid culture, which is distributed in provinces and regions such as Guangxi, Hunan, Guizhou, Yunnan provinces. Its distinctive natural cognition enriches our traditional cultural knowledge base. They are named because there are many bright red patterns on women clothing. Hong-Yao is a branch of the Yao nationality, their living customs are full of national characteristics, and their use of plants, especially medicinal plants, is different from those of other nationalities. An classical ethnobotanical investigation on traditional knowledge of medicinal plants was implemented among Hong-Yao communities in Longsheng, Guangxi. The inventory was given based on their scientific name, Chinese name, local name, usage and using parts.