The plant source and geographical distribution of osmanthus has been known as the "rose in flowers" since ancient times. Its elegant aroma, gorgeous colors and rich cultural connotations have made osmanthus become an indispensable part of China's traditional culture. Where did this osmanthus, known as the "treasure in flowers", originate? The plant source of sweet-scented Osmanthus fragrans is Osmanthus, with the scientific name of Osmanthus fragrans, which belongs to the genus Osmanthus of Oleaceae. According to research by botanists, sweet-scented osmanthus originated in southwestern China and gradually spread to all parts of the country. Osmanthus trees like a warm and humid climate and are highly adaptable, so they are particularly common in southern China.
The source of sweet-scented osmanthus can be traced back to ancient times. According to the "Compendium of Materia Medica", sweet-scented osmanthus "was born in the south of the Yangtze River and is found in today's mountains and in Sichuan." This shows that in ancient times, sweet-scented osmanthus has been widely planted in southern China. After thousands of years of cultivation and improvement, sweet-scented osmanthus has a wide variety of varieties and different colors, becoming a unique ornamental plant in our country. The plant source and geographical distribution of osmanthus is widely distributed in my country, mainly distributed in areas south of the Yangtze River, such as Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Jiangxi, Hunan, Hubei, Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Taiwan and other places. osmanthus is also sown as far as Southeast Asia, Japan, South Korea and other countries and regions.
The geographical distribution of sweet-scented osmanthus is closely related to climate, soil and other factors. sweet-scented osmanthus prefers a warm and humid climate and has no strict requirements on soil. However, it grows more vigorously in fertile and well-drained soil. sweet-scented osmanthus is particularly prosperous in Jiangnan water towns and Lingnan areas. The plant origin and cultural inheritance of osmanthus is not only an ornamental plant, but also carries rich cultural connotations. In our country's traditional culture, osmanthus symbolizes purity, good fortune and beauty. Since ancient times, osmanthus has been endowed with many beautiful meanings, such as "reunion in the fragrance of osmanthus","mulberry and hemp under the osmanthus tree", etc.
The cultural inheritance of osmanthus can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. According to the Records of the Historian, the word "osmanthus tree" is included in the "Nine Songs" of the Chu Ci, which shows that people had begun to appreciate the beauty of osmanthus at that time. Bai Juyi, a poet of the Tang Dynasty, once wrote "osmanthus" A poem depicts the aroma and beauty of osmanthus: "The fragrance of osmanthus talks about mulberry and hemp in the fragrance of osmanthus, and the birds in the green bamboos are singing." From then on, osmanthus has become the object of singing by literati and literati. Development of osmanthus industry With people's recognition and appreciation of osmanthus culture, the osmanthus industry has developed rapidly. my country's osmanthus industry mainly includes osmanthus planting, osmanthus processing, osmanthus tourism, etc. According to statistics, my country's osmanthus planting area has exceeded 1 million acres, with an annual output of hundreds of thousands of tons.
Osmanthus processing products are rich and diverse, such as osmanthus tea, osmanthus cake, osmanthus wine, etc. Osmanthus tea is loved by consumers for its unique aroma and nutritional value. Osmanthus tourism has gradually emerged, attracting many tourists to come to watch osmanthus and experience osmanthus culture.
As a unique ornamental plant in my country, sweet-scented osmanthus has rich plant sources and profound cultural connotations. In the new era, the sweet-scented osmanthus industry will continue to grow and develop, bringing more beautiful experiences to people.