What common varieties of osmanthus are there? This article gives you a detailed introduction

For friends who are unfamiliar with osmanthus, they would probably think all osmanthus varieties look about the same, but in fact there are quite a few varieties of osmanthus. At present, about 32 osmanthus varieties have been preliminarily identified, among which, according to color, osmanthus can be divided into Dan Gui, Jin Gui, and Yin Gui, and according to flowering period, it can be divided into Sijigui and Bayuegui. Below, the editor will introduce these major osmanthus varieties. Let's take a look together.

1. Flowering period and color

Yin Gui: Blooms in autumn, with pure white, milky white, yellowish white, or pale yellow flowers.

Jin Gui: Blooms in autumn, with flowers ranging from lemon yellow to light golden yellow.

Dan Gui: Blooms in autumn, with relatively deep flower colors, from orange-yellow and orange-red to vermilion.

Sijigui: Blooms in all four seasons, with relatively light flower colors, from milky yellow to lemon yellow, but its floral fragrance is not as rich as that of Yin Gui, Jin Gui, and Dan Gui.

2. Leaf color

Yin Gui: The upper surface of the leaf is the lightest in color, with leaves green or blue-green.

Jin Gui: Leaves are dark green and glossy.

Dan Gui: The upper surface of the leaf is the darkest in color, being dark green.

Sijigui: New leaves are dark red, while mature leaves are green or yellow-green.

3. Leaf texture

Dan Gui leaves are the thickest; Jin Gui is next in thickness; and Yin Gui is the thinnest.

4. Leaf shape

Yin Gui: Leaves are oblong-elliptic, with leaf margins entire or with shallow wavy undulations. The leaves are relatively broad and thick; the leaf surface is relatively flat; the leaf margin is shallowly wavy, revolute, entire, and occasionally with sparse teeth at the apex.

Jin Gui: Leaves are elliptic, with an uneven leaf surface, slightly wavy leaf margins, and obvious revolute margins; entire, occasionally with serrations at the apex.

Dan Gui: Leaves are oblong-elliptic or elliptic, with a relatively smooth leaf surface, revolute leaf margins, and entire margins, occasionally with sparse teeth at the apex, and a broadly cuneate base; apex obtuse-acuminate or short-acuminate; 8-10 pairs of lateral veins, with reticulate veins obvious on both sides.

Sijigui: Leaves are elliptic to broadly ovate, with entire margins or sparsely serrate margins, and the wavy leaf margin is not obvious.

5. Representative varieties

Representative varieties of Yin Gui: Kuanyezi Yingui, Liuye Yingui, Yingye Yingui, Zi Yingui, Jiulonggui, Zao Yingui, Wan Yingui, Baijie Yingui, Chunbai Yingui, Qingshan Yingui, and other varieties.

Representative varieties of Jin Gui: Dahua Jingui, Daye Huang, Huangchuan Jingui, Wan Jingui, Yuanye Jingui, Xianning Wan Gui, Qiugui, Yuanbian Jingui, Liuye Sugui, Jinshi Gui, Boye Jingui, and other varieties.

Representative varieties of Dan Gui: Dahua Dangui, Chi Dangui, Zhusha Dangui, Kuanye Hong, and other varieties.

Representative varieties of Sijigui: Daye Sijigui, Xiaoye Sijigui, Yueyuegui, Rixianggui, Daye Fodingzhu, Chiye Sijigui, and other varieties.

6. Which osmanthus is the most fragrant, the best, and the most precious?

1. The most fragrant osmanthus

The most fragrant osmanthus is none other than Jin Gui, whose fragrance is rich and intense. There is a phrase used to describe the scent of Jin Gui--"fragrance spreading for ten li."

2. The best osmanthus

As for what the best osmanthus is, everyone's taste is different. Some people like the light-fragrance type of Dan Gui, while others like the rich-fragrance type of Jin Gui and Yin Gui. Therefore, the judgment of "best" naturally varies from person to person.

3. The most precious osmanthus

"Jin Gui" has the highest market value and can be called precious. Under their major categories, there are also many precious subcategories. For example, among Jin Gui, Jinqiu Gui, Changbing Jingui, and Liuye Sugui are especially famous and high-quality rare varieties.

The above is an introduction to osmanthus varieties. Osmanthus is a common plant in our country, and its growing areas are mainly in the south. The fragrance of osmanthus is fresh and elegant. It not only beautifies our environment, but can also be made into various foods to satisfy our taste buds.

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