Abstract: In order to offer reference to integrated application of species for Bougainvillea in China，this paper discussed the taxonomy，biology and physiology characteristics of bougainvillea，reviewed the research advances on classification，distribution and evaluation，collection and storage of germplasm resources of Bougainvillea，and summarized genetic breeding，seeding seedlings，cutting seedlings and tissue culture of Bougainvillea. So as to put forward the direction of innovative research and application based on indicated problems in research of germplasm resources of Bougainvillea.