In China, due to the differences in geographical conditions and climate between the north and the south, there are great differences in diet. Of course, because of these factors, the fruits grown in the north and south are also very different. , some fruits are more suitable for growing in the north, such as apples and pears, but some fruits are different. There are several fruits unique to the South that even a Southerner would not recognize. Northerners have never heard of them. Only those who eat them are true Southerners.
The wood milk fruit grows directly on the trunk of the tree. Strings of finger-sized fruits are connected from the base of the trunk to the top of the tree. They are red, green and yellow in color and look very cute and cute. Ripe red wood milk fruits look like garlic cloves when peeled off, but the pulp is juicy and tastes sweet and sour. Not only that, it also has the effects of producing body fluids, quenching thirst, and relieving heat and heat. However, most people now grow it as an ornamental plant, and its economic value has not been utilized.
Distributed in India, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia and China. In China, it is distributed in Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi and Yunnan. Distributed in valleys and hillside woodlands at an altitude of 1,000 to 1,300 meters. The growth of wood milk fruit is not very strict on the soil and can grow in ordinary soil. However, it is suitable for slightly acidic soil with deep soil layer and good drainage. It requires good ventilation conditions, likes shade and tolerates drought, likes light and tolerates shade. .
The wood milk fruit is suitable for making street trees. It also has the phenomenon of "old stems produce flowers" of tropical rainforest plants. The fruits are born on the trunk or old branches and come in various colors such as red, yellow, purple and white. They are interesting. It is highly natural and ornamental and has unique garden landscape value. As a garden landscape plant, the fruit is planted in groups in courtyards or lawns in scenic areas. The fruit is close to people and can easily arouse the curiosity of tourists for viewing. It is suitable for photography and painting.