Abstract: The aim was to investigate the germination characteristics of Phyllagathis fordii seeds cultured in different conditions. The Germination tests were used to evaluate the effects of different temperature, illumination, harvesting time, storage time on germination of Phyllagathis fordii seeds. The results showed that Phyllagathis fordii seeds had no endosperm, belonging to cotyledons unearthed type. Among the range of 10-25℃, the speed of seed germination was faster at higher temperature, the germination time was 11 d under 25℃, and the seeds were dormant when the temperature was 30℃. The seeds germination quality and growth of seeding were best when harvested in autumn. The seeds germination need some light, No covering the seeds with soil was better for seeds sowing. There had no significant effect during different storage periods of the germination speed, but it was significant of germination rate. Within 30 d of storage, the germination rate decreased by 5.7%, and it was only 12.7% under storage 240 d.