Aromatic lichen resources in Guizhou Province, China

Based on field investigation and references review, seven species of lichen were selected as aromatic resources. They are Ramalina calicaris var. japonica Hue, Ramalia commixta Ach., R. fastigiata Ach., R. minuscula Nyl., R. sinensis Jatta., Alectoria sulcata Nyl., and Parmelina cirrhata Fr. Their scientific name, Chinese name, distribution, vocher specimens, ethnobotanical uses, and their natural-product chemical constitutes distribution, potential deposits are described. Conclusion has been made that these species have great exploration and utilize value, while synthetic or semisynthetic ways are needed to protect the slow growing lichen resources.