[Objective] This study aimed to establish a technology system for tissue culture and rapid propagation of Illciaceae ornamental plants. [Method] Effects of medium components and anti-browning agents on the survival and growth of shoot tips were investigated by using apical buds of IItciaceae plant Haierlian as experiment material and MS as basic medium. [Result] The results showed that apical buds at the early germination period in spring were the most suitable explants for tissue culture of IIIciaceae plant Haierlian. Sterilization with 0.1% HgCI2 for 6 min achieved the best effect, while conventional surface-sterilization with ethanol would affect the survival of explants. The optimal medium for primary culture was MS-D （with modifications in major elements and organic components） ＋ anti-browning agents （equa~ volume） ＋ 2.0 mg/L of 6-BA ＋ 0.5 mg/L of NAA. The optimal subculture medi- um was MS-F （with modifications in inorganic and organic components） ＋ anti-brown- ing agents （equal volume） ＋ 2.0 mg/L of 6-BA ＋ 0.1 mg/L of NAA. [Conclusion] This study laid the foundation for establishment of tissue culture and rapid propagation technology system for Haierlian.
