The Bai Ri Hong Zi Wei tree, also known as Cui Wei, is a type of Zi Wei tree. Due to its extremely long flowering period, which can bloom from June to September, it is known as "Bai Ri Hong". The following is a detailed introduction to the Bai Ri Hong Zi Wei tree: 1. Basic information
Scientific name: Lagerstroemia indica
Nicknames: Bai Ri Hong, Man Tang Hong, Itchy Tree (Tang Shu · Bai Guan Zhi), Itchy Flower (Shandong), Purple Gold Flower, Purple Orchid (Guangxi), Mosquito Flower, Western Water Yangmei (Guangdong), No skin Tree (Guanyu Grass and Tree Identification), etc
Family and genus: Crassulaceae family, Crassulaceae genus II, morphological characteristics
Tree type: deciduous shrub or small tree, up to 7 meters high.
Branches: Smooth bark, gray or grayish brown; The branches are often twisted, and the small branches are slender, with 4 edges and slightly winged.
Leaves: Leaves alternate or sometimes opposite, papery, elliptical, oblong or oblong in shape, measuring 2, 5-7 cm in length and 1, 5-4 cm in width.
Flower: The flowers are light red or purple, white, with a diameter of 3-4 centimeters, often forming a terminal inflorescence of 7-20 centimeters. The color of Cuiwei is blue purple, with dark green leaves, 6 petals, wrinkled, 12-20 millimeters long, and long claws.
Fruit: The capsule is elliptical spherical or broadly elliptical in shape, measuring 1-1.3 centimeters in length. It is green to yellow when young and turns purple black when mature or dry. 3、 Growth habits
Light exposure: prefers light and is slightly tolerant to shade. During the growing season, it is necessary to place it in a sunny place outdoors, but it is necessary to provide appropriate shade during high temperatures in summer.
Temperature: prefers warm climate, not strong cold resistance. In winter, attention should be paid to keeping warm and avoiding frost damage.
Soil: The requirements for soil are not strict, but fertile, moist, and well drained calcareous soil is preferred. It is drought resistant and afraid of waterlogging.
Other: Berberis has strong sprouting ability, slow growth, and long lifespan. 4、 Distribution range
The Bai Ri Hong Zi Wei tree is native to southern Asia and northern Australia, and is now widely planted in tropical regions. In China, it is distributed in East China, Central China, South China, and Southwest China, and is widely cultivated in various regions. 5、 Main Value
1. Ornamental value: With bright and beautiful colors and a long flowering period, it is an excellent bonsai material for viewing flowers, stems, and roots. Often used as a garden ornamental tree or bonsai.
2. Ecological value: It has strong resistance to sulfur dioxide, hydrogen fluoride, and chlorine gas, can inhale harmful gases, and absorb dust. It is one of the most ideal tree species for urban and industrial greening.
3. Economic value: The wood of crape myrtle is hard and corrosion-resistant, and can be used as materials for agricultural tools, furniture, construction, and other purposes; Bark, leaves, and flowers are strong laxatives; Root and bark decoction can treat hemoptysis, vomiting blood, and rectal bleeding. 6、 Breeding methods
The propagation of crape myrtle can be achieved through methods such as sowing, division, and cutting. Among them, the sowing method involves picking seeds in November, drying and threshing them, and then storing them dry. The seeds are sown in March of the following year; The cutting method can be carried out in spring or summer, selecting healthy branches as cuttings for cutting.
The Bai Ri Hong Zi Wei tree is an excellent tree species that combines ornamental, ecological, and economic value, and is widely cultivated around the world.