Abstract:Emmenopterys henryi seed rain and soil seed bank in Baotianman Nature Reserve were observed. Seeding experiments at different microhabitats were conducted, and the dynamics of seed germination and seedling growth were investigated. The results showed that: (1) there are differences in time duration and peak period of E. henryi seed rain at different age classes. Obvious differences in seed rain intensity were also observed. (2) E. henryi seeds of 20-50 age class exhibit an obviously lower satiation rate than that of other age classes. The seed density of the E. henryi seed bank is obviously lower than that of other age classes. However, different types of seeds exhibit uniform horizontal and vertical distribution rules. Approximately 80% of E. henryi seeds disappear before germination. Rotten seeds exhibit the highest density (9.81 particles·m-2), whereas fully grown seeds exhibit the lowest density (1.94 particles·m-2). (3) Outdoor experiment of growing seedlings shows no obvious differences in germination and seedling survival rates of fully grown seeds at different age classes. E. henryi germination rate is approximately 16.93%. However, only approximately 3.86% of seedlings exhibit more than five months of life. Different microhabitats show a clear influence on the survival rate. Forest gap is the most suitable microhabitat. This study demonstrates gathering and seeding of E. henryi seeds artificially at the original habitat in the next April, cleaning ground covers under female crown and edge, increasing coverage of edge space to reduce loss, and improving light conditions for germination and growth to benefit the growth of the seedlings root system and promote its natural regeneration.