Abstract:

Xishuangbanna area in Yunnan Province is one of the most ancient tea birthplace, where a lot of ancient tea resources have been saved. This article summarizes the research progression of ancient tea trees, reveals the geographic distribution of ancient tea resources, and discusses the diversity of ancient tea resources in Xishuangbanna of Yunnan Province. Some suggestions were put forward, which will provide reference for the protection and utilization of ancient tea plants.