Abstract: Frangipani, does the name sound a bit like a common ingredient in the kitchen? But in fact, it is a charming plant with a unique shape and charming aroma. Today, let me take you to explore the mystery of Frangipani and uncover its mysterious veil. Frangipani...
Frangipani, does the name sound a bit like a common ingredient in the kitchen? But in fact, it is a charming plant with a unique shape and charming aroma. Today, let me take you to explore the mystery of Frangipani and uncover its mysterious veil.
Frangipani, also known as red Frangipani, Burmese gardenia, antler tree, etc., belongs to the genus Frangipani in the Oleander family. It originated in Mexico, Guatemala and other countries in the Americas, and has now been widely cultivated in China's Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Yunnan, Fujian and other provinces, becoming a beautiful landscape in tropical and subtropical regions.
The shape of Frangipani is very unique. It is a small deciduous tree with a height of about 5 - 8 meters and a breast height of 15-20 cm. The crown is narrow, the branches are dense, the branches are strong, and the whole plant is hairless. The branches are strong and fleshy, with rich milk, and the bark is smooth, hairless and light green. The leaves are alternate, thick papery, often gathered at the tips of the branches, oval or narrow long oval, the tips of the leaves are short and acuminate, the bases are narrow cuneiform, and the entire. The leaf surface is dark green, the back of the leaf is light green, and both sides are glabrous; the base of the petiole has glands on the upper side and is glabrous. The terminal cyme consists of several to dozens of flowers, with a triangular and fleshy total pedicel; the calyx lobes are small, broad and ovate, and do not open but press the corolla tube; the corolla lobes are light red, yellow or white, and the base is yellow. It spreads out in a spiral shape and is fragrant. Follicles are twins, widely divergent, oblong, light green, glabrous; seeds are obliquely oblong, flat, light brown, with oblong membranous wings at the top, and irregular indentations on the margins of the wings. Flowering period is March to September, and fruit period is July to December.
The growing environment of Frangipani is also very interesting. It is native to the tropical regions of the Americas. It likes abundant light and high temperature and humid climate. It is resistant to drought, avoids waterlogging, and has good alkali resistance. It is preferred to use deep, fertile, transparent, and acidic sandy loam soil rich in organic matter. It is fond of being born in limestone rocks. Generally, river basins, valleys, hills, valley slopes, dry cliffs, volcanic rock fields and offshore rocky slopes with an altitude of less than 2000m are distributed, and most of them grow on the edges of coastal shrubs or arborrows.
Frangipani is not only unique in shape, but also has rich functional functions. First of all, it has medicinal value. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, frangipani has the effects of clearing heat, removing dampness and relieving summer heat. It can be used to treat symptoms such as colds and fever, urinary tract stones, dampness and heat jaundice, lung heat and cough. In addition, the flowers and stems of Frangipani can also be used as medicine, which has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, removing dampness, and relieving cough.
Secondly, Frangipani has high ornamental value. Its flowers are beautiful and fragrant, making it the first choice for garden flowers and plants in tropical and subtropical regions. Frangipani has a beautiful tree shape, with many branches, oddly shaped and various shapes; the leaves are like loquat. After falling in winter, semicircular leaf marks are left on the branches, which are quite like antlers decorated with beautiful spots. It can be said to be a tropical area for landscaping, courtyard layout, and potted viewing.
In addition, the petals of Frangipani can be directly fried for consumption or as drinking tea; the petal extract can be used to make high-end cosmetics, soaps and food additives; the flowers can also be used as various decorations and have decorative value.
Frangipani has a long history in my country. As early as the Tang Dynasty, frangipani was introduced to our country and gradually cultivated in various places. Today, Frangipani has become one of the important garden plants in my country's tropical and subtropical regions.
Frangipani is a plant with unique shape, rich functions and a long history. It not only adds beauty to our lives, but also brings good news to our health. Let us appreciate the charm of Frangipani and feel the magic of nature!