The thick epicarp of Helicia nilagirica is a restricted factor for its seed germination, it could be shucked off before seeding so as to accelerate germination and raise seed germinated rate.

• 摘要药用植物母猪果种子外果皮较厚，进行种子繁殖时，剥去外果皮可以提高种子的发芽率。