Hainan red bean fruit is not edible.

Main value of Hainan red bean:

Economic value

The wood texture of Hainan red bean is straight, the heartwood is light reddish brown, the sapwood is light yellowish brown, and the material is slightly soft. Easy to process, not resistant to corrosion, and can be used as general furniture and construction materials. It is the fifth type of timber in Hainan, my country.

Ornamental value

The young leaves of Hainan red beans are beautiful in color, with neat and round crowns and whirling leaves. They form a dense green shade in summer and turn lemon yellow or pink when they sprout in spring. Then it turns light yellow and lasts for 2-3 months. The flowers are elegant in color, the fruits are rare, and the seeds are bright red. The beautiful leaves, flowers, and fruits that change with the seasons are very eye-catching and have high ornamental value.

Hainan red bean has thick leaves, dark green color, glossy and dense branches and leaves, giving people a feeling of heavy texture. It can be used as the center tree or paired with trees with light texture to achieve a distinct effect. . Hainan red bean leaves are dark green, which can give people a deep, cool, moist, soft and pleasant feeling. From an aesthetic point of view, Hainan red beans look gorgeous due to their own shape, color, and texture characteristics when planted alone or in rows. At the same time, it is also suitable for planting in parks, courtyards, green spaces with single planting or sparse planting in groups, such as the central tree in green spaces and squares, the target tree at the entrance of the park, the landmark tree in buildings and parking lots, and can also be used in a corner of the park. Groups of sparsely planted trees form shade trees for pedestrians to take a break.

Ecological value

Hainan red beans grow quickly, have strong germination and renewal capabilities, and are resistant to poor soil; their deep roots and oval crown make them extremely wind resistant. ; Its leaves are densely grown, have high water content, and small gaps in the crown. It can also be used as a fire-resistant tree species; its leaves are thick, the outer skin is horny, and it has a waxy layer, which is not conducive to the entry of harmful gases, so it has the ability to resist harmful gases and can resist environmental pollution. Therefore, Hainan red bean is an excellent ecological tree species.

Hainan red bean fruit is often strung into necklaces, bracelets and other jewelry.