Introduction of lantana, characteristics of lantana

Lantana author Ji Xianlin, a famous Chinese writer, linguist, educator and social activist, translator and essayist Ji Xianlin (August 6, 1911 – July 11, 2009) wrote the essay "Lantana". He was selected for the 2008 National College Entrance Examination Volume II Modern Reading.

1. Shape characteristics

Lantana is an evergreen tree of the genus Rhododendron spp., the tree is 3-8 meters high, the bark is brown, it is irregular sheet-like, the branches are thick and straight, the texture is tough, the leaves are needle-oblong, the edges are slightly wavy, the leaf surface is dark green, the back is light brown, the flowers are dark red, 3-5 cm in diameter, most of them grow on the top of the branches, and they are umbrella-shaped when flowering.

2. Habit characteristics

Lantana likes a cool climate, high air humidity environment, not resistant to heat and dryness, most of them grow in the well-ventilated and shady slopes or shrubs, because the acidic content of the soil in the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau is larger, so the lantana likes acidity, suitable for growing in the soil with pH content.

3. Reproductive characteristics

Lantana can be propagated by sowing seeds and cuttings, when sowing and propagating, the seeds should be collected in October, and the seeds will be planted in the ground in the spring of the next year, and then placed in a cool environment of 20 degrees, and they will germinate in about 20 days, and the soil for lantana planting needs to be kept moist, and the seedlings that grow crookedly need to be cut off in the coming year to promote the growth of the plant straight.

4. Breeding methods

Lantana is not sun-resistant, when the light is strong in summer, it is necessary to shade the plant to prevent the sun from shining for a long time, and in winter it is necessary to keep warm to avoid freezing to death and frostbite, and lantana likes fertilizer, fertilization should be used to use fertilizer water, usually fertilized 2-3 times a month, fertilization can not be too much, to avoid plant rot and root death.

Explanation of lantana is another name for the acacia tree. Ming Liu Ruoyu "Records of the Great Internal Regulations": "There is a stone bridge in the door, and there are two trees called lantana in the north of the bridge.

Qing Wu Zhenfang "Lingnan Miscellaneous Notes: Lantana": "The color is red, such as lantana, its flowers droop, dozens of flowers, and the tall branches of the tree are teased by the seller. There are white, peach blossoms and red borders, all of which are of different species.

Lu Xun, "Morning Flowers and the Classic of Mountains and Seas": He was a chubby, kind old man who loved to plant a little flowers and trees, such as pearl orchids, jasmine, etc., and the extremely rare lantana that was brought back from the north to start the game. Also known as " lantana ".

Wang Tongzhao "Trumpet": "Under the lantana tree on this summer night, I looked up at the starlight shining in the black sky, and thought silently. ”

Word Breakdown Explanation of Horse Horse (马) ǎ mammal , with a mane on its neck, hair on its tail, strong limbs, good at running, for people to ride or pull something : horse. Steed.

Horse to success . The horse's head is to look forward (metaphor follows others to act). Great:

Hornet. Ladle. Surname.

Radical : Horse.

1. Lantana is used in medicine, which has a bitter taste, cool taste, and a little poison. It has the ability to clear heat and detoxify; Cool blood and stop bleeding and other effects. The main symptoms are myelitis, gastrointestinal bleeding, hemoptysis, hemorrhage, leakage, menstrual irregularities and other symptoms.

2. Lantana can also effectively control the development of diseases. In order to prevent yellowing of leaves, ferrous sulfate can also be added. Effective ** gastrointestinal bleeding, traumatic bleeding, menstrual irregularities, fracture stasis and other phenomena.

Spiritual qualities such as loyalty, firmness, strong-willedness, and perseverance.

Lantana, also known as chickweed, is a common tall herbaceous plant, and its flowers resemble the tassels wrapped by horses, so it is named lantana. The meaning of lantana mainly stems from its appearance, the structure of the tassel is similar to the reins of horses, and in ancient warfare, the key training of horses was to obey the command of the reins. For this reason, lantana is often used as a metaphor for loyalty and obedience.

In addition, lantana can also express love and longing, and dare to fight without fear of hardships and dangers, because they are also strong plants that can grow and reproduce in the natural environment.

Lantana also has certain applications in many fields of social etiquette, such as politics and economy, and is also widely used in various gifts, decorations and stone carvings and other cultural artworks.

Lantana is called: Albizia julibrissin.

Acacia flower language: a symbol of eternal love, two by two, is a symbol of good harmony between husband and wife.

Acacia (Albizia julibrissin Durazz.)It is also known as pink flowers, vermilion cherry blossoms, red pompoms, velvet trees, acacias, lantana flowers. Fabaceae, Acacia plants.

Deciduous tree, summer-flowering, capitate, zygonatal corolla, stamens multiple, pale red. The pods are strip-shaped, flattened and not cracked. 4-15 meters high.

canopy development; The twigs are angular, and the twigs, inflorescences, and leaf axes are hairy or pubescent. Leaves linear-lanceolate; The inflorescences are arranged in panicles at the apex of the branches; Flowers pink; calyx tubular, flowering period 6-month; The fruiting period is from August to October.

Light-loving, resistant to dryness and barrenness. The wood is reddish-brown, the grain is straight, the structure is fine, and it is easy to crack when dry, which can be used to make furniture, sleepers, etc. The bark can be extracted from tannin gum. It is native to China, Japan, South Korea, and North Korea. It is a city tree for Weihai City.

Acacia is also known as velvet flower tree, night lily, lantana. As an ornamental plant, the acacia used to have only small flower species, but now there are huge and beautiful varieties. There is no spring on the branches of the night, sitting with the wind and dew into the early morning, letting him want to shine on the bright moon, and collecting all his heart is not to others.

The flower language of Hehuan mainly includes: pleasure, reunion, intimacy and friendliness, husband and wife love each other, husband and wife are reconciled, etc.