Phoenix tree is a deciduous tree belonging to the genus Phoenix in Leguminosae, which has been introduced and cultivated in Taiwan Province, Hainan, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan and other provinces in China. Phoenix wood likes the high temperature and humid growth environment, and is suitable for growing in fertile sandy loam rich in organic matter. The bark of phoenix tree can calm the liver and subdue yang, relieve fever, treat dizziness and restlessness, and the root can treat rheumatalgia, but pay attention to the poisonous flowers and seeds, and don't eat them by mistake.

Phoenix wood plant category

Phoenix tree is a deciduous tree belonging to the genus Phoenix in Leguminosae. It is named after "the leaves are like the feathers of flying phoenix, and the flowers are like the crown of phoenix", and it is also known as Jin Fenghua, Sorbus pohuashanensis, Fraxinus mandshurica and Zelkova mandshurica.

The function of phoenix tree

Medicinal value: the bark of phoenix tree can calm the liver and suppress yang, relieve fever, treat dizziness and upset; Root medicine can cure rheumatic pain, but note that flowers and seeds are poisonous and should not be eaten by mistake.

Craft value: Phoenix wood is relatively soft, elastic and has a special grain, which can be used to make small furniture and craft works.

Phoenix tree growth place

Phoenix wood likes the high temperature and humid environment, and is suitable for growing in fertile sandy loam rich in organic matter. It has been introduced and cultivated in Taiwan Province, Hainan, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan and other provinces in China.

The appearance and pictures of phoenix wood

Phoenix wood can be as high as 20 meters, and its DBH can reach 1 meter. Its crown is oblate, with many branches. Its bark is rough, and its branches are often pubescent with obvious lenticels.