Table 2.
Taxonomic diversity of plant species in China
| Family | Number of genera | Percentage | Number of species | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gramineae | 14 | 36.8 | 20 | 35.1 |
| Palmae | 4 | 10.5 | 4 | 7.0 |
| Zingiberaceae | 3 | 7.9 | 5 | 8.8 |
| Labiatae | 2 | 5.3 | 2 | 3.5 |
| Tiliaceae | 2 | 5.3 | 2 | 3.5 |
| Liliaceae | 1 | 2.6 | 4 | 7.0 |
| Marantaceae | 1 | 2.6 | 3 | 5.3 |
| Musaceae | 1 | 2.6 | 6 | 10.5 |
| Pandanaceae | 1 | 2.6 | 2 | 3.5 |
| Other families | 9 | 23.7 | 9 | 15.8 |
| Total | 38 | 100 | 57 | 100 |