Based on field investigation and related references, the indigenous ornamental plants diversity of Shenzhen was studied. The status, distribution and characteristic of indigenous ornamental plants resources of Shenzhen were discussed. The results indicated that the total number of native vascular plants in Shenzhen are 1 461 species, belonging to 740 genera and 208 families, including 724 potential indigenous ornamental plants. The resources of indigenous ornamental plants were characterised by richness in composition, abundance of endemic elements and diversity of life types. Also suggestions for exploitation and application of indigenous ornamental plants resources of Shenzhen were given.
