Abstract: Research on the original plant species of herb "Jin-xian-lian" are reviewed. It is suggested that they may be three species, i.e. Anoectochilus roxburghii, A. formosanus and A. koshunensis. The anatomical characteristics and the variation of local usages of "Jin-xian-lian" are also described. Some suggestions for commercial production of the medicinal herb and its further study were recommended.

Key words: "Jin-xian-lian", Anoectochilus, original plant species, anatomical characteristics

摘要： 本文讨论金线莲的原植物、解剖特征、各地民间用法的差异,认为花叶开唇兰(Anoectochilus roxburghii)、台湾金线莲(A. formosanus)和高雄金线莲(A. koshunensis)三种应为民间金线莲常用种类;并就金线莲的工厂化生产及今后对该药用植物研究重点提出看法。

关键词: 金线莲, 开唇兰属, 原植物, 解剖特征