Abstract: Ceratoides is the generic term for the semi-shrub plants of Ceratoides （Tourn.）Gagnedi. In the past 20 years, Inner Mongolia Academy of Animal Husbandry Science performed systematic studied on it, including plant taxonomy, ecological and biological characteristics, feeding value and its introduction and domestication, eeo-breeding, cultivation techniques, regional outreach, karyotype, the internal structure of the vegetative organs ,pollen grain morphology, seed physiological characteristics, isozymeanalysis, and so on. Advantages of Ceratoides ： （1）resistance to drought, cold, barren and wind erosion, easy cultivation ;（2） high value of forage：rich nutrition, palatability, fast growth, high forage yield; （3）ecological benefits： multiply rapidly, developed root system,windbreak and sand, soil and water conservation,long growing season. It＇s a pioneer plant for soil improvement and afforestation. This shows that developing Ceratoides in most areas of northwest China is of great significance for restoring grassland vegetation, promoting the sustainable development of agriculture and improving the ecological, economic and social benefits. In particularly,the new cuhivar ＂Ceratoides arborescens （Losinsk.）Tsien et C. G. Ma cv. Keerqinxing＂ has high aboveground biomass and good ecological effects. It should be planted according to local conditions selection,planning,firstly to create Ceratoides seed base, and then further to study the fruit processing and seed longevity technical measures, and continue to foster new superior breeds.