What tree is Huangguoshu?

Huangguoshu, also known as Huangge Tree? , a Urticaceae plant, is also known as Lirong, Ficus macrophylla, Ficus caudata and Sparrow. Pueraria lobata is a tall deciduous tree.

Appearance characteristics: thick stems, strange tree shape, hanging roots and exposed claws, winding and staggered, full of ancient state. The leaves are dense and oily green. Dense branches, large branches extending horizontally, and branchlets obliquely bent. With a knife, the "wound" will secrete a white viscous liquid. It has a long life, and trees over 100 years old can be seen almost everywhere.

Extended data

Growth habit: pueraria lobata is fond of light and has aerial roots. Born in the wetland near sparse forests or streams, it is a positive tree species, likes warm, high temperature and humid climate, is drought-tolerant but not cold-tolerant, and has a slightly stronger cold tolerance than banyan. It is resistant to wind, air pollution, barren, loose soil, rapid growth, strong germination and easy to plant.

Distribution: Pueraria lobata originated in the south and southwest of China, especially in Chongqing, Sichuan and Hubei. Mainly distributed in Chongqing, Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi, Shaanxi, Hubei, Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan and other places. Foreign countries are located in Sri Lanka, India (including andaman islands), Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and northern Australia.

Main value:

Aesthetic value: After the release of "New Ye Zhan", bright red stipules have landed one after another, which is very beautiful. It can not only beautify the environment, but also provide a good place for rest and entertainment.

Life value: Wood is dark gray, light and soft, with beautiful and thick texture, which can be used as tools, farm tools and other materials.

Medicinal value: Stem bark fiber can replace jute and weave rope. Roots and leaves are used as medicine.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia-Huanggeshu