What are the varieties of banana shrub (Michelia figo)? Introduction to variety characteristics and prices
Banana shrub is a traditional famous flower of China and has a long history of cultivation in China. As early as the Qin and Han dynasties, the "Shennong Bencao Jing" recorded: "Banana shrub comes from the South Sea, and has two kinds, purple and white." From these documents and poems, one can see people's love for banana shrub, and at the same time it also records the diversity of banana shrub varieties. Up to now, banana shrub is mainly distributed in Asia and other regions, and in China alone there are more than 30 categories. Below, the editor of Nongxun Network will take everyone to learn about the varieties and prices of banana shrub.
Introduction to the variety characteristics and prices of banana shrub
1. Drunk-fragrance banana shrub (Michelia macclurei)
Drunk-fragrance banana shrub, also known as Huoli orchid, is an evergreen tree. The bark is grayish white, smooth and not cracked, and the leaves are mainly obovate or elliptical. It blooms at the end of January and the beginning of February each year, with white flowers and red filaments. Drunk-fragrance banana shrub is mainly distributed in southeastern Guangdong, Hainan, and northern Guangxi in China.
Price of drunk-fragrance banana shrub: in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, drunk-fragrance banana shrub with a trunk diameter of less than 4 cm and a height of 0.5-1 m is priced at 5 yuan/tree; in Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province, drunk-fragrance banana shrub with a trunk diameter of less than 4 cm and a height of 0.5-1 m is priced at 10 yuan/tree; in Yunfu City, Guangdong Province, drunk-fragrance banana shrub with a trunk diameter of 6-8 cm and a height of 1.5-2 m is priced at 150 yuan/tree, etc.
2. Maudiae (Michelia maudiae)
Maudiae, also called smooth-leaf white magnolia, blooms from March to April each year. The flowers are very large, close to 12 cm in diameter, white and fragrant. Fruit matures from September to October, and the fruit is red.
Price of Maudiae: in Yichun City, Jiangxi Province, Maudiae seedlings are priced at 0.15 yuan/tree; in Zhuzhou City, Hunan Province, Maudiae is priced at 18 yuan/tree; in Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province, Maudiae is priced at 80 yuan/tree, etc.
3. Lechang banana shrub (Michelia chapensis)
Lechang banana shrub, also known as white orchid, was discovered in Lechang City, Guangdong in 1929 and got its name because of this. Its bark is dark brown, the twigs are hairless and the leaves are thinly leathery, and the flower color is pale yellow with fragrance. It is mainly produced in Jiangxi, Hunan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, and other places.
Price of Lechang banana shrub: in Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province, Lechang banana shrub with a trunk diameter of 6-8 cm and a height of 2.5-3 m is priced at 230 yuan/tree; in Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, Lechang banana shrub with a trunk diameter of 8-10 cm and a height of 2.5-3 m is priced at 230 yuan/tree; in Kunming City, Yunnan Province, Lechang banana shrub with a trunk diameter of less than 4 cm and a height of less than 0.5 m is priced at 4 yuan/tree, etc.
4. Purple-flowered banana shrub (Michelia crassipes)
Purple-flowered banana shrub is an evergreen small tree or shrub, 2-5 m tall, mainly produced in northern Guangdong, southern Hunan, and northeastern Guangxi in China. The flowering period is April-May, and the fruiting period is August-September. The buds, young branches, petioles, and pedicels are all densely covered with reddish brown or yellowish brown long tomentum, and the perianth is long elliptical, purple-red or dark purple.
Price of purple-flowered banana shrub: in Yunfu City, Guangdong Province, purple-flowered banana shrub with a trunk diameter of less than 4 cm and a height of 0.5-1 m is priced at 80 yuan/tree; in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, purple-flowered banana shrub with a trunk diameter of less than 4 cm and a height of 0.5-1 m is priced at 30 yuan/tree, etc.
The above is the introduction to the varieties and prices of banana shrub. Overall, banana shrub is rich in varieties and has bright flower colors, and is an ideal tree species for courtyard viewing, landscaping, and bonsai potted plants. Flower lovers who are interested can purchase and cultivate them according to their color preferences.
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