Objective: This paper compared cultivar with the other three kinds of Ningxia Hui medicine-Acontium flavum

involving the comparison of their roots

stems and leaves in pharmacognosy. The purpose was to supply experimental data for the quality control and abundant growth of A. flavum. Method: The shape and properties identification

microscopical identification and physical and chemical inspection were utilized for comparision. Result: There was no significant difference between the cultivar and the other three kinds of wild A. flavum through characteristic

microscopical

physical and chemical identification. Conclusion: In the point of view of pharmacognosy

the areas of Ningxia liupanshan

heicigou and yueliangshan were suitable for the planting of A. flavum.