Using TWINSPAN and principal component analysis methods,the plant species diversity in the wetlands in the source of Qiupu River was studied,and 34 quadrats at 6 sampling sites were sequenced.The results showed that 38 dominant plant species were found in 34 quadrats which could be classified as 11 plant associations;and the plant communities surveyed could be categorized into aquatic plant community,marsh plant community and beach plant community.