Nanzhuye is an evergreen shrub of the Rhododendaceae family, rich in pigments. It is also known as the black rice tree and was formerly known as dyed beans. It grows in hilly areas and mountains with an altitude of 400-1400m. , commonly found in hillside forests and shrubs, mainly growing in the hilly and mountainous areas of southern Yixing. The leaves of Nancan are light-loving, drought- and cold-tolerant, highly adaptable, and can grow healthily and quickly in acidic soil. The leaves of Southern Candlestick are many branches, the young branches are pubescent, the old branches are purple-brown, the petioles are 2-8 mm long, usually hairless or slightly hairy, the male stamens of Candleflower of Southern Candlestick are hidden inside, and its filaments are slender. The flower disc is densely covered with soft short hairs, the berry diameter is 5~8mm, and is purple-brown when mature.

Types of southern candle leaves

Southern candle leaves are rich in pigments and mainly grow in the hilly and mountainous areas of southern Yixing. They are distributed in East China, Central South to Southwest and Taiwan. They are found in Fuzhou, Jiangxi Nan Fung's finest quality.

Nanzhu leaf attributes

Nanzhu, also known as Wufan tree, formerly known as dyed beans, is an evergreen shrub of the Rhododendron family, growing in hilly areas and at an altitude of 400-1400m. In mountainous areas, it is commonly found in forests and bushes on hillside.

Southern candle leaves like light, are drought and cold tolerant, and have strong adaptability. South candle leaves have strict requirements on soil and can grow healthily and quickly in acidic soil.

What does the southern candle leaf look like?

The southern candle leaf has many branches, the young branches are pubescent, the old branches are purple-brown, and the petiole is 2-8 mm long, usually without Hairy or slightly hairy.

Leaves: The leaves of southern candle leaf have sharp and acuminate tips, wedge-shaped base, wide wedge shape, finely serrated edges, flat and shiny surface, 5-7 pairs of lateral veins, extending obliquely to the edge and forming a network. . The leaves are thin and leathery, oval, rhombus-elliptic, or lanceolate-elliptical, 4-9 cm long and 2-4 cm wide.

Color: The male stamens of the southern candle leaf are hidden inside. Its filaments are long and slender, and the flower disc is densely covered with soft short hairs. The diameter of the berry is 5~8mm, and it is purple-brown when mature.

The function and value of southern candle leaves

Southern candle leaves are generally harvested from August to September and dried. They can replenish essence, strengthen muscles and bones, improve eyesight, and stop diarrhea. , beneficial to the intestines and stomach, and can also nourish the liver and kidneys. It is suitable for spleen and stomach qi deficiency, chronic diarrhea, undereating, liver and kidney insufficiency, etc.