Hanging Zhu-mei (scientific name: Tradescantia zebrina Bosse)
Subject : Commelinaceae evergreen herb, weak brittle stems, creeping ground was trailing growth. Leaves alternate, sessile; elliptic or oblong-shaped oval, purple backside, usually glabrous, entire. Born in flowers together in the leafy bracts; petals rose pink. Fruit a capsule. Flowering from June to August.
Environment:
hanging Zhu-mei origin and more creeping growth in the damp ground, afraid of sun exposure. 8 ℃ patience is low, not cold, fear hot, normal growth may be above 14 deg.] C. It requires high humidity, in dry air often does the blade tip coke side. But not drought tolerant species, for pH soil requirements lax.
Distribution:
hanging Zhu-mei native to tropical America. Distributed in China, Fujian, Guangxi (Longzhou), Hong Kong, Taiwan (Kaohsiung) and other places. Commonly used in ornamental planting.
The main value:
1, medicinal
clearing and detoxifying, cooling blood to stop bleeding, diuretic function, can be used for tuberculosis hemoptysis, sore throat, acute conjunctivitis, dysentery, nephritis edema, urinary tract infection, uterine bleeding, vaginal discharge, felon, snakebite treatment of embolism.
2, watch
hanging Zhu-mei is generally used in a home decorated small potted plants, rapid growth, a year can cover the bowl full, creeping overhanging foliage, leaf color purple, green, silver and white, dazzling. High placed several aircraft, top cabinet drooping its course, but also Diaopen enjoy. Or arranged above the sill, pendulous so as to form a green shade. Garden cultivation used to make overall arrangements.
Piaoye natural branches hanging Zhu-mei, bright striped foliage, leaf color chic. Plants small size, and relatively shade, adapted to beautify the bedroom, den, living room, etc., can be placed on racks, cabinets top hung window or natural drape.