Discussion the Distribution and Utilization of Wild Rhododendron Resources in Chuxiong Prefecture

There are 39 species of wild Rhododendron within 10 counties of Chuxiong prefecture,with the field investigation method,specimen collection and data collection,The basic plant resources and geographical distribution and exploitation and utilization values of wild Rhododendron in Chuxiong Prefecture were introduced and some countermeasures for the protection,exploitation and utilization of wild Rhododendron were put forward.