Chinese name:African thorn Kuwait

Latin name: Phoenix reclinata

Family:Palmaceae

Genus: family Thorn Kuwait

Place of Origin: Madagascar

1. Morphological characteristics of African thorn sunflower

The whole plant of African thorn sunflower is not taller than 15 meters to 20 meters, and it is solitary Thin, with brown skin and fibrous brown hairs on the surface when young, shed by ring-shaped leaf scars when mature. The rachis is clustered at the top, the pinnate compound leaves are arcuately curved, the leaves are born on both sides of the rachis, the lobes are linear-lanceolate or strip-shaped, the apex is acuminate or acute, the base is wedge-shaped, the tail of the mature rachis is slightly curved and drooping, The base of the leaf axis is covered with brown hairs, the veins are hard and undulating and uplifted and green-yellow, the leaf surface is green, the petiole is short, grows radially and obliquely, the edge of the leaf axis is serrated and undulating, the panicle is drawn from the leaf clump, and there are a few bracteoles .

2. Habits of the African thorny sunflower

The African thorny sunflower grows in a full-sun environment. Sexually likes the climatic conditions of sufficient light, high temperature and humidity, and is more resistant to cold. The plants grow slowly or stop growing at low temperature, and are not resistant to frost. The above-ground parts of the frost state are prone to frost damage, resulting in dry and browned leaves. Semi-shade-tolerant, too much shade will affect plant growth and development. Mature plants are drought-tolerant and can grow normally in summer, without water loss. The soil requirements are not strict. It is suitable for growth in loose, well-drained, moist and fertile loam. Resistant to stagnant water, which can easily affect root development. Barren and semi-shade-tolerant, likes moist.

3. The value of the African thorn sunflower

The African thorn sunflower is mainly of ornamental value. The plant is beautiful in shape, with fluffy and stretched feather leaves, forming a dense crest, which is quite tropical. Suitable for street trees or landscaping trees. Small plants can be potted as indoor foliage plants. The branches and leaves of the long-leaved thorn sunflower are slightly drooping like an umbrella, and the leaves are evenly distributed and green and shiny. It is an excellent potted foliage plant. Use it to decorate the interior, can be filled with tropical atmosphere. Generally, small and medium-sized pots are suitable for living rooms, study rooms, etc., which are elegant and generous. Large-scale potted plants are often used to decorate venues, halls, etc., which are solemn and tall. It can also be planted in the open field.

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