1, Plant Introduction
Rattan notoginseng is another name of potato (scientific name: Anredera cordifolia), and it is a perennial twining vine of potato, also known as potato and vine. It can reach several meters long, with thick roots, short stalks, oval to nearly round leaves, sharp tips, round or heart-shaped bases, slightly fleshy, and axillary tubers (beads). Racemes with many flowers, slender inflorescence axis, pendulous; Bracts narrow, not more than pedicel length, persistent; Pedicels are 2~3 mm long, and the top of receptacle is cup-shaped, so flowers often fall off; Perianth segments are white, gradually turning black, and open when flowering; Stamens are white, the top of filaments is folded back in the bud and extends out of the flower when flowering; The style is white and divided into three stigma arms, each with 1 rod-shaped or wide oval stigma. Can't see the fruits and seeds. Flowering: June ~ 65438+ 10.
2. Growing environment
Rattan notoginseng originated in Brazil and was discovered in the18th century. 19 was introduced to Britain, then to Southeast Asia in 1970s, and 1976 was first introduced to Taiwan Province Province of China. As an ornamental or medicinal plant, rattan notoginseng has been introduced all over the world. Rattan pseudo-ginseng is a perennial twining vine, which is heat-resistant, not cold-resistant, likes warm and humid semi-cloudy climate, has strong light avoidance, is not strict with soil, and is drought-resistant and waterlogging-resistant. The optimum growth temperature is 25~30℃. In case of low temperature or frost below 0℃, the aboveground parts will die. In the south, the underground part can survive the winter, while in the north, the underground part cannot survive the winter.
3. Application value
As a Chinese herbal medicine, we often take it, which is helpful to our health. In particular, rattan notoginseng has the functions of nourishing, strengthening waist and knees, resolving phlegm, strengthening stomach and protecting liver, promoting blood circulation, reducing swelling and removing blood stasis, and has a certain curative effect on weakness and traumatic injury after illness. It is a very good nourishing Chinese herbal medicine, and has the functions of promoting blood circulation and promoting bone growth. Tubers on vines can be used as medicine, and oral administration can treat soreness of the lower back and knees. External use can treat traumatic injuries and fractures.
Rattan notoginseng is not only good as medicine, but also has a wide range of edible value. Besides tubers, fruits, leaves, buds and branches can be eaten. It can effectively reduce blood lipid and blood pressure, and has unique effects in removing blood stasis, relieving pain, expelling wind and removing dampness. So you can also choose to eat some rattan notoginseng, which is also very healthy as a common food. Moreover, the rich content of rattan notoginseng ranks first in China, which can replenish qi and blood, and has special effects such as anti-cancer and anti-aging. It is especially suitable for athletes, rheumatism patients, disabled people and middle-aged and elderly people, and can play a good health care role, so it is called natural green health care vegetables.
Rattan pseudo-ginseng has high application value and wide uses, and has been listed in the research and development list of plant rapid propagation technology without test tubes by open source and mass agriculture. TERNPC is a brand-new plant cloning system, completely divorced from laboratory conditions, which can be used for rapid propagation without variation, with low cost, short cycle, large-scale and industrialized mass production, long production season, high propagation coefficient, low cost and wide adaptability. Whether in the south or the north, it can be used for breeding all year round.