Abstract:

The ground cover plants are the main component of the plant resources in the parks,green space system and the West Lake mountainous area in Hangzhou.There are about 695 species(including varieties)of the ground cover plants,belonging to 96 families,and 316 genera,which undergo the winter in the outdoor in Hangzhou.The distribution range and type of genera of the ground cover plants has an outstanding characteristic of tropical,subtropical and temperate flora.The living form of the ground cover plant species are perennial herbs mainly and the shrubs and vines are less.The proportion of the lower height,the medium height and the higher height of the ground cover plants are close and the large numbers of species have wide habitats and the stronger resistant ability to bad-habitat.The ornamental characteristic and the potential of exploitation and utilization were analyzed.The apply of wild ornamental ground cover plants in city virescence in Hangzhou can improve the city's sight,show the local resource trait and increase the wild interest of gardens.

Key words: ground cover plant, living form, exploitation, utilization