Sea Mango Planting Methods and Key Technical Points

Sea mango (Cerbera manghas) is an evergreen tree with many branches, and the branches are whorled, the leaves are alternate, and the shape is obovate-lanceolate. Its flowers are white, so it looks especially beautiful. In addition, the sea mango's tree form is also very attractive, the leaves are very large, and it produces many flowers, making it especially ornamental, so it is generally quite suitable for planting along the coast for wind protection or in courtyards for appreciation.

The effects and functions of sea mango

  1. Protective effect

  As we said above, the sea mango tree is very tall, and its leaves are also very large, so generally this kind of relatively tall-growing tree is often planted along the coast, used as a windbreak forest, or in some courtyards as a courtyard tree, which is also very good, so it has a very good protective effect.

  2. Its wood is highly useful

  Because the fruitwood material of the sea mango is very light and soft, it can often be used to make boxes or cabinets, which is very good, and it is also very sturdy and durable. In addition, it is also very good for making some small utensils, so the usefulness of its wood is still very great.

  3. Medicinal effects of dispelling wind-dampness and strengthening the heart

  The bark, leaves and sap of the sea mango are a very good medicine, and many people probably still do not know this. We can extract from it some emetic and purgative medicines. Its roots and the tree's sap can very well dispel wind-dampness, and its sap can also play a very good cardiotonic role. But because it itself contains a great deal of toxin, you must be careful when using it. Generally it can only be applied externally, and it should not be taken internally, so you must pay attention. Moreover, its milky sap can also serve as an emetic, and the effect is also very good.

It is mainly propagated by cuttings, and can also be propagated by sowing and layering. Cuttings can be done in both spring and summer. Before inserting, soak the base of the cuttings in clean water for 7-10 days, changing the water several times to keep the soaking water fresh. After insertion, they can take root earlier and the survival rate can be increased. If entirely water-propagated, keep the water temperature at 18-20°C and change the water frequently, and they will root especially easily. Layering can be done during the rainy season, and either soil layering or tube layering can be used. Tiller propagation is especially convenient. Sowing can be done in late spring, germinating at 18-21°C, with a relatively high seedling rate.

The toxicity of sea mango

Sea mango contains a highly toxic substance called "sea mango toxin". Sea mango toxin blocks the transport channels of calcium ions in the myocardium, and generally the toxicity takes effect within 3~6 hours after ingestion, causing death. The whole plant is toxic, and the fruit is highly toxic. A small amount can cause death, and the toxicity is even greater after roasting. Its stems, leaves and fruits all contain highly toxic white milky sap, and if people or livestock mistakenly eat it, they can be poisoned to death, so sea mango is only a kind of "fruit tree" that pleases the eye but cannot be enjoyed as food. Its bark, leaves and milky sap can be made into medicinal preparations, with effects such as inducing vomiting and purgation, but the dosage must be used cautiously.

Symptoms of poisoning: mistaken ingestion can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, numbness of the hands and feet, cold sweats, decreased blood pressure, and difficulty breathing, and severe cases may be fatal.