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The difference between Toona sinensis and Toona sinensis

Published: 2024-11-24 Author: mysheen
Last Updated: 2024/11/24, Both kinds of trees originated in China. Although they have different families and genera, they are very similar in appearance, so many people will get them wrong. They can all be used as medicine, but they are different. The leaves of the former are generally even, while the latter are generally odd. The former is fragrant and the latter smells bad. The bark of the former can be peeled off, while the latter is relatively smooth. The former is a capsule and the latter is a Samara.

Toona sinensis

This kind of tree originated in the Yangtze River in China. It belongs to the neem family, not an evergreen tree. Its leaves are even, the fruit is oval, and the seeds can be used to reproduce. Its trees are relatively tall, buds can be eaten, and it can be used as a landscaping tree. Its buds are very effective, can be used for dietotherapy, can treat cold stomachache and so on.

2. Toona sinensis

1. It originated in the northeast of China and likes a mild climate. It grows very fast. It can grow to 15 meters in more than 20 years, but its life span is relatively short. Generally speaking, it cannot live more than 50 years. It can also be used as a tree species for landscaping. Its fruit, root and skin can be used medicinally and can stop diarrhea and stop bleeding.

2. It can reproduce on its own in some areas of North America, and there will be some people who lack food to eat it in ancient China. It is a relatively good traditional Chinese medicine.

III. Differences

Although these two kinds of trees belong to different families and genera, their shapes are very similar, so many people will mistake them.

1. The difference between leaves

The leaves of the former are generally even, few are odd, and are pinnate compound leaves. The leaves of the latter are generally odd and pinnately compound. The leaves of the former have 5 vascular bundles and the latter have 9.

2. The difference of taste

The leaves of the former have a strong smell, while those of the latter have a strange smell.

3. The difference of tree trunk

The tree of the former can generally be peeled off like a strip, while the tree of the latter is relatively smooth and has no cracks.

4. The difference between fruits

The fruit of the former is a capsule, while that of the latter is Samara.

 
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