Study on the Division of Rattan Cultivation Area in China

According to the rattan distribution region, the division region is delimited. On the basis of the results of principal component analysis and clustering analysis on six climatic factors which are closely related to the growth and ecological characters of rattans, the climatic region of rattan cultivation have been divided. Then, in accordance with the achievement of comprehensive rattan research and experience of rattan cultivation, together with the cultivation requirements of main commercial rattan species, the whole region suitable for rattan planting in the south of china is divided into four divisions, and suitable commercial rattan species as well as their planting technique for each division are presented in this paper.