What are the uses of osmanthus seeds?
Let me tell you about the uses of osmanthus seeds and the introduction of the related green plants and flowers with the functions and efficacy of osmanthus seeds. If there is any incorrect information, please feel free to correct it!
Summary: What is the use of small osmanthus seeds?
Osmanthus trees are among the favorite flowering trees for many friends. The fragrance of osmanthus is pleasant, and the flowers are edible. These are well known to everyone, but not many people know about osmanthus seeds. So, what is the use of the seeds from the osmanthus tree? Let's take a look at this question together.
What is the use of osmanthus tree seeds?
First, let's look at the seeds of the osmanthus tree. The uses of osmanthus are often heard in ancient poems, such as "Three Autumns of Osmanthus, Ten Miles of Lotus," where "Gui Zi" refers to the osmanthus seeds we are discussing here. The pronunciation of Gui Zi is the same as that of Guizi, which has always been considered a lucky symbol in ancient times. Osmanthus seeds are quite long. Generally, osmanthus seeds bear fruit after flowering in autumn each year, and the seeds mature in April to May of the following year. The seeds of osmanthus look a bit like a miniature version of olives and are purplish-black when fully mature.
The main function of osmanthus seeds is to naturally propagate small osmanthus trees. Although this is the most important function of osmanthus seeds, the growth rate after sowing is relatively slow, and the handling of the seeds is also troublesome, so propagation of osmanthus trees is generally done by sowing.
Besides propagating osmanthus, the seeds can also be used in medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine is profound, and many herbs and trees can be used as medicine. Our osmanthus seeds are no exception. In traditional Chinese medicine, osmanthus seeds have various effects such as expelling wind, dispelling cold, and other efficacy. Friends interested can learn more about the role of osmanthus seeds in this regard.
How to sow osmanthus seeds?
Since I mentioned above that osmanthus seeds can be sown, I will share with you the sowing of osmanthus seeds. The seeds mature around May each year, which is the most suitable time for picking. It is best to remove the fruit flesh from the picked osmanthus seeds to prevent them from rotting. Then, place the seeds in sand for storage. To promote seed germination, because osmanthus seeds have the characteristic of post-maturation, they need to be stored for half a year before sowing. You can wait until August or September of the autumn or March or April of the following year to sow. When sowing, simply remove the seeds from the sand.
The content I introduced above about the uses of osmanthus seeds and the functions and efficacy of osmanthus seeds is complete, and I hope it can help you. At the same time, I also hope that everyone will come to see more experience and common sense of green plants and flowers!