Abstract:
An investigation was conducted on the distribution and the ecological characteristics of Chinese endemic plant
Tetradoxa omeiensis. The results have shown that only five populations of T. omeiensis are found on Mountain Emei with a very narrow distribution,growing in coniferous and broad-leaved mixed forest with an altitude of about 2 300 meters. The stroma suitable for
Tetradoxa omeiensis is Plagiothecium denticulatum,an epiphyte growing on tree roots and branches. Harsh environment and difficulty in sexual propagation are the main reasons which lead to the endangerment of
Tetradoxa omeiensis. Studies on in-situ conservation and seed breeding are the effective ways to protect this species.