What is the dragon blood tree also called?

Dragon blood tree nickname

The tree of bloodshed, the holy medicine of promoting blood circulation, the birthday of plants, bamboo trees, horse mules and sugarcane trees

Morphological characteristics of Dragon Blood Tree

Shrubs evergreen, up to 4m tall, gray leather. Leaves sessile, densely growing on top of stem, thickly papery, broadly striate or oblanceolate, long 10~35cm, broad 1~5.5cm, base enlarged clasping stem, narrower near base, midvein abaxially obvious, ribbed, terminal large panicle as long as 60cm. The flowers are white and fragrant. The berries are spherical and yellow.

Many varieties and varieties of the same genus are used for ornamental gardens. The dragon blood tree is loose in material and hollow in its body. it is full of holes in the branches and cannot be used as pillars; when burning, it only emits smoke but does not catch fire, and it cannot be used as firewood, so it is really useless, so it is also called "untalented tree".

Growth habits of Dragon Blood Tree

The dragon blood tree likes high temperature and humidity, likes light, has sufficient light, and has bright leaves. It is not resistant to cold, the winter temperature is about 15 ℃, and the lowest temperature is 5: 10 ℃.

The temperature is too low, because the root system does not absorb enough water, the leaf tip and leaf edge will appear yellowish brown patches. Dragon blood trees like loose, well-drained soil with rich humus nutrients.

The main value of Dragon Blood Tree

Viewing: the dragon blood tree has a beautiful and regular shape and colorful leaves. It is an excellent foliage plant for modern interior decoration. Medium and small potted flowers can decorate the study, living room and bedroom, and large and medium-sized plants can beautify and decorate the hall.

Medicinal: the dragon blood tree will shed a kind of blood-colored liquid after being injured. This liquid is a kind of resin, dark red, is a valuable traditional Chinese medicine, called "Draconis Draconis" or "Kylin Draconis". It has the function of promoting blood circulation and can treat muscle and bone pain.

Economy: the crimson sap of the dragon blood tree, which can be used as a dye or to paint a violin.