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- Photos, basic scientific information, legends, myths, symbolism
- Genus, family, origin, range, chemical composition, economic importance
- Botanical description, reference data, useful information, illustrations
- Recipes for use in traditional medicine and cosmetology
- Tips for growing, harvesting and storing
Catalpa, Catalpa. Photos of the plant, basic scientific information, legends, myths, symbolism
Basic scientific information, legends, myths, symbolism
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Family: Bignoniaceae (pipe)
Origin: North America, Central America, East Asia
Area: Depending on the species, catalpas can grow in both dry and wet regions. Some species grow on the coasts and banks of rivers, others - in forests and on mountain slopes.
Chemical composition: Catalpa leaves contain catalpaltin, an alkaloid used in medicine as a hypnotic and anticonvulsant. In addition, the plant contains flavonoids and tannins.
Economic value: Catalpa is grown in landscape design and as an ornamental tree. In addition, its wood is used to make furniture, pallets, boxes and other products. Some types of catalpa are also used in medicine and cosmetics.
Myths, legends, symbolism: In some Native American cultures, catalpa was considered a sacred plant with healing properties. So, among the Cherokee Indians, catalpa branches were used to make bows and arrows, as well as to treat headaches and other diseases. In China, catalpa symbolizes longevity, well-being and prosperity. There is a legend that a certain emperor fed his horses catalpa leaves and they became so healthy that they lived for a very long time.
Catalpa, Catalpa. Description, illustrations of the plant
Catalpa, Catalpa. Botanical description of the plant, areas of growth and ecology, economic importance, applications
Catalpa (lat. Catalpa) - a genus of plants of the Bignoniaceae family; whose natural range is China, North America, the islands of the Caribbean.
Some species are grown as ornamental plants in many regions of the world.
Trees or shrubs 1-32 m high and up to 2 m trunk diameter.
The leaves are evergreen or falling in winter, broadly ovate or heart-shaped in shape.
Flowers are bisexual with a bipartite calyx and a bipartite corolla; stamens five, of which only two with anthers; one pistil, ovary with many ovules.
The fruit is a multi-seeded capsule. Winged seeds.
The most famous catalpa bignoniform is a beautiful tree up to 16 m tall. The leaves are large, heart-shaped. The flowers are large (up to 2,5 cm), swollen-bell-shaped, white on the outside, purple on the inside, dotted with yellow spots and stripes, collected in terminal brushes. The fruit is a pod up to 50 cm long, as thick as a finger. The tree is bred in the parks of central Europe and is called the trumpet tree (German Trompetenbaum) - another plant (Cecropia), native to the West Indies and South America, is also called by this name. Bignoniform catalpa is grown for ornamental purposes in the south of the United States, in Japan, as well as in the Crimea and on the Black Sea coast of Russia.
Another species, the longest catalpa, produces wood known as Antillean oak (Fr. Chêne des Antilles), and bark for tanning. The species grows in the West Indies and the Antilles.
The bignoniform catalpa inhabits the floodplains of rivers flowing through the southeastern United States. The flood-inundated deciduous forests are dominated by black willow and deltoid poplar. In some areas, in addition to catalpa, Pennsylvania ash, American elm, western plane tree and maple species were found. The sparse undergrowth is composed of undergrowth of hornbeam and dogwood, benzoic, holly and forestier bushes (Forestiera acuminata).
Bunge catalpa (Fargeza catalpa) lives in river valleys and on the slopes of the Qinling Range, up to an altitude of more than 2000 m, where it grows in mesophytic broad-leaved and mixed forests. It occurs under the crowns of deciduous oaks and Manchurian walnuts. Found among birches, young trees of Chinese hemlock and Arman's pine, which replaces Korean cedar here. The usual neighbors of catalpa are species of linden and maple, Turchaninov's hornbeam and lacquer tree. The undergrowth is characterized by blunt-leaved linder or multi-leaved hazel with the participation of Japanese dogwood, shadberry (Amelanchier sinica) and holly.
Catalpa, Catalpa. Recipes for use in traditional medicine and cosmetology
Ethnoscience:
- Treatment of skin diseases: apply an infusion of catalpa leaves to the affected skin to reduce inflammation, itching, and symptoms of skin diseases.
- Treatment of Parkinson's disease: Consume a tincture of catalpa bark to improve brain function and reduce symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
- Joint pain treatment: Apply catalpa oil to sore joints and massage to reduce pain and inflammation.
- Cold treatment: Consume a tincture of catalpa leaves to reduce cold and flu symptoms.
- Asthma treatment: Take a tincture of catalpa flowers to reduce asthma symptoms.
Cosmetology:
- Mask for the face: mix honey with catalpa leaf powder and apply on face. This mask will help hydrate the skin and reduce inflammation.
- Hair strengthener: Apply a tincture of catalpa bark to your scalp to strengthen your hair and improve its health.
- Hand cream: add catalpa extract to your regular hand cream to hydrate your skin and reduce inflammation.
Attention! Before use, consult with a specialist!
Catalpa, Catalpa. Tips for growing, harvesting and storing
Tips for growing, harvesting and storing catalpa:
Cultivation:
- Choice of soil and light: Catalpa prefers sunny places and moist, fertile soil with good drainage.
- Planting: Catalpa is recommended to be planted in spring or autumn, when the soil is warm and moist. The planting hole should be dug large enough to allow the roots to develop freely. The bottom of the pit should be abundantly saturated with compost and soil material. Catalpa does not require complex planting, but it is important to make sure that the roots of the plant are well laid and dug in with soil.
- Planting depth: the root neck of the catalpa should be at the level of the soil. Planting depth should be sufficient so that the roots of the plant can develop freely.
- Distance between plants: The distance between catalps depends on the size of the adult plant. It is generally recommended to maintain a distance of at least 3-5 meters between plants.
- Care: Catalpa does not require special care, but it is recommended to provide it with sufficient water and nutrients. During the growth period of the catalpa, it is necessary to remove all weeds around the plant, as well as to carry out regular pruning to form a crown.
Workpiece:
- Catalpa flowers can be used to decorate dishes or to make aromatic tea.
- Catalpa leaves can be used to make tinctures and decoctions that are used to treat a number of diseases.
Storage:
- Dried catalpa leaves should be stored in a dry place, protected from sunlight and moisture.
- Catalpa flowers should be used fresh as they quickly lose their beneficial properties. If you need to store flowers, then they should be placed in the refrigerator.
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