Reevesia spp.are rare and precious trees full of characteristics.China is the geographical distribution center of Reevesia Lindley in the world,but all the plants of Reevesia Lindley are wild with very small number,which is worth developing and utilizing.This study reviews the recent advances in the study of Reevesia Lindley,including morphological characteristics and taxonomic status,plant species and geographical distribution,biology and humanistic sociological values,as well as population ecology and reproductive biology.