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When Golden Phoenix blooms, its petals are like colorful cattail fans.
In the biological garden of the South China National Botanical Garden , the golden phoenix blooms in full bloom despite the scorching heat. As a successfully cultivated horticultural plant in recent years, the golden phoenix has been cultivated into many varieties and widely used in landscaping. After the flowering period of "relative" poinciana ends, the relay continues the beauty of summer. Experts remind that although the flowers of the golden phoenix are graceful and beautiful, behind the beautiful appearance is the "poison" after the flowers fade. Although the seeds have medicinal value, it is not recommended to pick them easily.
Text, pictures, video/Guangzhou Daily All-Media Reporter Huang Lan
In summer, although the flowering period of Poinciana has passed, the "Yangjinfeng" that looks very similar to it has already appeared on the scene, continuing this hot feeling until the end of summer.
Many people can't tell the difference between Poinciana and Golden Phoenix, because both the sequence of leaf arrangement and flower pattern and color are very similar. In particular, both Poinciana and Golden Phoenix are common trees in Guangdong. Many people confuse the two. In many places, the common name of Poinciana is even called "Goldilocks ". How does
distinguish between "Golden Phoenix" and "Foreign Golden Phoenix"? Researcher Li Shijin of the South China National Botanical Garden told reporters that both belong to the Leguminosae family, but belong to different genera. Poinciana belongs to the genus "Poinciana" and comes from South America; Poinciana belongs to the "genus Poinciana" and comes from Africa.
"Height" is the best feature that distinguishes Poinciana from Poinciana. According to Li Shijin, the Phoenix tree is a shrub or small tree, green or pinkish-green in color, with some sparse spikes on the stem; while the Phoenix tree can grow into a large tree. Observing carefully, you can see that although Yang Jinfeng is not tall, its tree shape is light and graceful. Since goldenrod and phoenix are both leguminous plants, not only do their flowers look similar, but their leaves are also similar. The leaves of Yangjinfeng are bipinnately compound leaves. On the slender branches, there are 7 to 12 pairs of oblong or obovate leaflets opposite each other. The posture is graceful and moving every time it dances in the wind.
In addition, the flowers of the two are like twin sisters. If you look closely, you will find that although the flower shape of Golden Phoenix is not as big as Phoenix flower , its stamens are very slender, with a total of 10 stamens of different lengths and 1 pistil. The proud posture extends far beyond the corolla. The edges of the yellow or orange-red petals are wavy and wrinkled. When they bloom, the petals look like colorful cattail fans; when they are not blooming, the flower buds look like elongated small spoons, "blooming" the unopened petals and Stamen.
The process of attribution from " Yunshi " to "Little Phoenix"
Golden Phoenix has been recognized by the scientific community for a long time. As early as South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences Academician Chen Huanyong participated in the compilation of "Flora of Guangzhou" There are records in it. In addition, from the perspective of plant taxonomy , the story of Yangjinfeng is also very interesting.
According to Li Shijin, in 1753, Swedish naturalist Linnaeus was the first to name the golden phoenix. In 1791, Yang Jinfeng was transferred to the genus "Cruncus genus" by another Swedish botanist, which can also be called "Cruncus genus". However, the internal relationships of generalized clouds are too complex, and in order to straighten out their relationships, they need to be split into several small genera. "In this way, after years of research and discussion by botanists, the Chinese name of the genus Yangjinfeng was finally proposed as 'Xiaofenghua', so Yangjinfeng is a member of the 'Xiaofenghua' genus. ”
It can be said that the golden phoenix, which ultimately belongs to the genus "Lemonium", is famous for its flowers, especially when the flowers are in full bloom, the petals are split. The bright orange-red petals are like butterfly wings, and the long filaments are like butterfly wings. Antennae, Yang Jinfeng is also known as " red butterfly ". Pansy , Yellow Butterfly, Butterfly, Peacock Flower, Nymphal , Red Bird of Paradise, Mexican Bird of Paradise, etc. are also its "nicknames". The most special name among them is "Pride of Barbados ". .
It is understood that the golden phoenix is the national flower of the Caribbean island country of Barbados. Studies have shown that it is native to the West Indies, but due to widespread cultivation, its exact origin is unknown. "Golden phoenix is an ornamental plant that is widely planted in tropical areas around the world. It is also commonly cultivated in gardens across southern my country."Li Shijin told reporters that the current research on leguminous plants in the South China National Botanical Garden is mainly focused on taxonomy, nitrogen fixation, physiology and other directions.
In Guangzhou, in addition to the biological garden and woody flower area of the South China National Botanical Garden, you can When you admire the golden phoenix, you can also find it on both sides of many roads through its green feathery leaves.
Although it has medicinal value, it is not recommended to easily pick the original "value" of
golden phoenix for medicine. It is understood that the seeds of Yangjinfeng can be used for oil extraction and medicinal purposes, and the roots, stems and fruits can be used as medicine. According to " Chinese Traditional Medicine Resources", the roots of Yangjinfeng have strong, menstrual and astringent effects. The bark has astringent, antidiarrheal, and emmenagogue effects; the leaves can relieve fever, stimulate menstruation, relieve diarrhea, and repel insects; and the flowers can be used to relieve fever, activate blood circulation, and relieve cough.
However, Yangjinfeng is "toxic." "Chinese medicinal materials", the leaves used as laxatives can cause miscarriage, and the roots are also toxic. "As far as I know, the fruits and seeds of many leguminous plants are toxic to some extent." For example, the cowpeas and green beans we eat daily are also toxic and must be fully cooked during cooking. " Li Shijin said.
Golden Phoenix belongs to tropical plants . Starting from August, these flowers bloom more and more prosperously. When walking on the city streets, in the pods that have matured and cracked and fallen to the ground, you can see the seeds neatly one by one. Arranged on the inner wall. Li Shijin reminded that citizens should not try it easily before there are official research results on the toxicity of Yangjinfeng seeds.
