Where is Anectochilus roxburghii distributed, and what are its main production areas?
The scientific name of Jinxianlian is Anectochilus roxburghii, also called Huaye Kaichunlan, Jinxianfeng, etc. It is a plant of the genus Anoectochilus in the orchid family. Its production areas are distributed in China, Japan, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, India, Bhutan to Nepal, and Bangladesh. Let's take a look together below!
Production distribution of Anectochilus roxburghii
In China, the production areas of Anectochilus roxburghii are distributed in Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Fujian, Hunan, Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, and southeastern Xizang (Motuo). The main foreign production areas include Japan, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, India (Assam to Shimla), Bhutan to Nepal, Bangladesh, and other places.
Production environment of Anectochilus roxburghii
Anectochilus roxburghii generally grows on the slopes and valley walls of deep mountains and secluded valleys, on inclined hillsides or in rock crevices with good water permeability and water retention, beside sparse mountain grass, and under the shade of secondary mixed woods. Or in places with shade, short sunshine duration, or only scattered light, and in places with high air humidity and air circulation, it sometimes also grows on cliffs beside mountain streams.
Anectochilus roxburghii likes shade and avoids direct sunlight. It likes moisture and avoids dryness. It grows best at 15°C to 30°C, grows poorly above 35°C, and severe cold below 5°C will affect its growth capacity. At this time, Anectochilus roxburghii is often in a dormant state. If the temperature is too high and it is exposed to the sun, the leaves will be scorched or withered within one or two days. If the temperature is too low and it is not moved indoors in time, frost damage will occur.
Anectochilus roxburghii has fleshy roots and is suitable for sandy loam rich in humus. Drainage performance must be good. Leaf mold or mountain soil containing more humus should be selected. Slightly acidic loose soil or iron-containing soil is suitable, and the pH value is preferably 5.5-6.5.
China's hometown of Anectochilus roxburghii
1. Mingxi Anectochilus roxburghii: "Mingxi Anectochilus roxburghii" in Fujian Province is an agricultural product geographical indication product. The designated production protection area is 56 administrative villages in 9 townships and towns of Mingxi County: Xuefeng Town, Hanxian Town, Hufang Town, Gaiyang Town, Xiayang Township, Shaxi Township, Xiafang Township, Fengxi Township, and Chengguan Township.
2. Yong'an Anectochilus roxburghii: Yong'an Anectochilus roxburghii is a specialty of Yong'an City, Fujian Province. In 2010, Yong'an City was rated as "China's hometown of Anectochilus roxburghii" by the China Economic Forestry Association.
3. Qingliu Anectochilus roxburghii: Qingliu Anectochilus roxburghii is a specialty of Qingliu County, Sanming City, Fujian Province. On December 13, 2012, Qingliu County was awarded the title of "China's hometown of Anectochilus roxburghii" by the China Economic Forestry Association.