Abstract:

This study presents comprehensive data on the geographical distribution of the genus Pyrola across China, gathered through extensive literature review and specimen analysis. Results showed that: (1) Pyrola is ubiquitously distributed throughout all Chinese provinces, with Jilin and Sichuan recording the highest species counts, each hosting 10 species. (2) The Pyrola genus exhibits a predominant north temperate distribution type, but at the species level, the Chinese endemic distribution type is most common. (3) The altitudinal range of Pyrola spans from sea level to 4 100 m, primarily between 1 500–2 500 m. (4) There is a significant overlap between Pyrola distribution areas and coniferous forests in China, predominantly within boreal coniferous forests, indicating their significance for vegetation restoration.

摘要：

本研究通过查阅植物志和标本，获取了中国鹿蹄草属（Pyrola）的地理分布信息。结果显示：（1）我国所有省份皆有鹿蹄草属分布，其中吉林省和四川省分布最多，达到了10种；（2）鹿蹄草属为北温带分布型，但种一级以中国特有分布型最多；（3）从海平面以上至海拔4 100 m皆有鹿蹄草属分布，主要集中分布于海拔1 500 ~ 2 500 m；（4）我国鹿蹄草属分布区与针叶林高度重叠，最多见于寒温性针叶林，具有植被恢复的指示意义。