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The cow’s nails are one of the most popular forms of urban trees because of its wide foliage and eye -catching flower colors. So what are the characteristics of cow’s nails? Why is there such an interesting name, whether the leaves or flowers of the tree look like a cow’s nail? Please learn more about the characteristics, uses as well as the technique of planting organic nails with organic fertilizer through the article below!
1. Overview of cow’s nail tree
The cow’s foundation, especially the purple cow’s nail is a favorite plant tree because of the fast growth rate, easy to grow, creates a cool shade with very prominent flower colors.
1.1 What is cow’s nail tree?
Cow nails or collectively known as cow’s nails, queen’s chi, is a limb containing more than 200 species of flowers in the stool of a wine (Caesalpinioideae) of a big family, Fabaceae, which is allocated throughout the tropics.
1.2 Origin and distribution of cow nails
Cow nails are native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa and America, of which some common species such as Bahinia Variegata are thought to be originated from India, China and Southeast Asia.
Currently, cow foundations are widely grown in many parts of the world, especially widely planted in the tropical area to make ornamental and shade. In Asia, plants are distributed in countries such as India, Nepal, China, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.
1.3 The morphological characteristics of the cow’s nail tree
Cow’s foundation is a small woody body, not rough, the tree can grow up to about 15m high. The body of the body is many branches, wide leaves should create a good shade. The leaves are light green, the leaves are about 8-15cm large, with 9-11 sides, 2-4cm long petioles. The surface on the leaves is smooth, the lower surface has a light hair and many tendons are prominent. The reason is called the cow’s foundation, because the leaves have a water in the middle divided into 2 oval images as a cow’s toenail.
The leaves of the cow’s nails are cut in the middle
Cow’s nail flowers are bisexual, there are many types of flowers, so there are many colors: white, pink, purple, etc. In Vietnam, it often grows purple cow nails. Flowers grow in clusters at the top of the branches or leaf axils, each cluster may have more than 10 cotton. Each flower consists of 5 soft wings, narrow heads and light serrated borders. Inside the flower is 5 to 6 pistils surrounded by 5 cada. When blooming radiates a faint aroma.
Colors of cow’s nail flowers
2. Common cow’s nails
Cow nails have many different types, each with its own beauty. Trees are often grown as ornamental or naturally growing in the forest. Below Blog Kiến Thức Tổng Hợp Nông Nghệp will introduce the three most popular types of cow foundations.
2.1 Purple cow’s nail tree
Purple cow’s foundation is the most common species in Vietnam, trees are often grown as landscapes on the streets, parks and garden. Small woody trees or shrubs, wide canopy and heart -shaped leaves split like cow’s nails – characteristic characteristics that make up the name of this tree.
The flower has a light purple color with a little white at the top of the wing, each of which consists of 5 soft wings, slender serrated borders, gentle fragrance when blooming. Flowers grow in clusters at the top of branches or leaf axils, contributing to creating charming beauty for the landscape.
The cow’s nail tree has elegant purple flowers
2.2 Flame cow’s nails
Unlike purple cow’s nails often grown for ornamental, cow’s nails are known as a remedy. Flame cow’s nails are vines with large stems, often identified through the curved hooks and thick coat covering the young branches, the underside of the leaves and inflorescences.
The leaves have many striking veins (11–13 tendons from the root), the leaf blade is thick, easy to fall. Flowers grow in thick clusters at the tip of branches or leaf axils, white wings about 2 cm long, smooth hair on the outside. The fruit is flat, about 12–13 cm long, containing 3–4 round grains quite large.
Flame cow foundations often grow on the forest banks, streams or for forests at a height of less than 800 m. In Vietnam, cow’s foundation often grows in the Northern provinces, especially the coal area – Lang Son.
Flame cow’s nails have white flowers
2.3 Forest cow nail trees
Forest cow foundations are wild plants in jungles, in the form of shrubs. The tree has a strong vitality, easy to adapt to the wild environment, often seen in natural forests or secondary forests.
Forest cow’s nails are similar to purple cow’s nails, but usually smaller and darker green. The flowers of the forest nails are usually white or light purple, growing single or in small clusters, not as prominent as purple cow’s nails.
Wild forest trees grow wild
3. What is the effect of cow’s nails?
Cow nails bring many values in life. Depending on the type, the tree can be used for ornamental, medicine or feng shui value. Here are the outstanding effects of cow’s nails in the landscape, medicine and feng shui.
3.1 Effects in urban landscape
The first is to beautify the urban landscape. Cow’s foundation is usually grown in residential areas, parks, schools or along the streets. The planting of cow nails contributes to increasing vividness and aesthetics to the urban landscape.
Planting cow nail trees contribute aesthetics for the urban campus
3.2 Uses for traditional medicine and medicine
In addition to making urban plants, cow’s foundation is also known as a valuable medicinal herb with many health uses.
- Flower bud: Drying drinking water, helping digestion, soothing the stomach.
- Leaf: Used to cure cough, bronchitis, diarrhea, urinary retention, lung tonic.
- Stems and bark: Contains tannin to help stop bleeding, detoxify by snakes. The juice from fresh shells is also used for medical treatment in children.
- Root: Golden stars lower earth, drinking water helps treat stomach pain, bowel inflammation and supports the treatment of hemorrhoids.
Depending on the parts and processing, cow’s nails can become a benign and useful medicine in everyday life.
The trunk of the cow’s nail is used as an oriental medicine
3.3 Applications in feng shui & life
In feng shui, cow’s nails have a very good meaning for the homeowner. It is believed that planting cow’s nails in front of the house or in the garden will help bring a sense of relaxation, create positive energy and attract luck.
Meaning of feng shui when planting cow’s nails
4. How to plant and care for cow’s nails at home
Cow nails are not only beautiful when flowering but also quite easy to grow if they know how to take care of them properly. Whether planted in home gardens, in front of the yard or ornamental pots, trees can grow well if they meet the conditions of soil, water and light. However, in order for the cow’s nails to grow healthy, you still need a little meticulous and patient in each stage of care.
4.1 Appropriate growth conditions
Cow nails are a good vitality, easy to grow and adapt to many different climatic conditions. However, for the tree to grow healthy and beautiful flowering, you should plant trees in a place with lots of light, loose soil, good drainage and rich nutrients. The tree also likes cool climate, not withstands long flooding.
4.2 Cow plant planting technique
To prepare for planting cow’s foundation, you should dig a hole about 1-2 weeks in advance for the soil to be ventilated. Pit size should be about 50x50x50 cm. After digging, apply more layer of stool with decay or organic fertilizer to add nutrients.
Regarding soil, it is advisable to choose porous soil, high humus and good drainage. You can use soil mixed with manure, rice husk ash, coconut acne or organic media to make plants easily grow.
If planted with seedlings, choose a tree about 30-40 cm high, healthy roots, no pests. When planting, put the tree in the middle of the hole and cover the ground. In the first 1-2 weeks after planting, water daily should be watered early in the morning or in the afternoon, not watering at noon because it is easy to shock the tree.
To make the tree grow healthy, you should apply organic fertilizer regularly, prioritizing how to fertilize once a month. Use organic fertilizers such as earthworms, bat fertilizer to provide adequate nutrients for the plants, help the tree grow evenly and flower beautifully.
4.3 How to take care of the cow’s nail tree properly
The first phase after planting, the tree does not need to apply more fertilizer because the soil is available. From 3-4 months onwards, you can apply more organic fertilizer, periodic microorganisms to replenish nutrients. Especially, after the flowering, the tree is often weak, so it is necessary to apply fertilizer and water evenly to help the tree recover.
In addition, you need to regularly monitor pests, especially before the blooming season. If there is a worm or fungal disease, it can be handled by manual catching or gently using biological drugs.
4.4 Some notes when planting and tending
- Do not plant trees in a place that is easily flooded, because the roots are susceptible to rot.
- Moderate watering, avoiding too much irrigation causes roots.
- If planted in pots, make sure the pots have drainage holes and replace soil periodically each year.
- After each flower season, it is recommended to trim the dry branches and weak branches for the tree to grow better.
5. Distinguishing cow’s nails and flowers
Cow and flower nails are two names that are often confused because the appearance is quite similar. In order not to be confused, you should know how to distinguish basic between these two plants. Here are some characteristics that help you identify easier.
5.1 How to identify cow’s nails
Cow nails are easily identified by heart -shaped leaves with two clear lobes and subtle veins. When flowering, the tree often blooms in clusters, creating a highlight for the urban landscape space.
5.2 Differences between cow’s nails and flowers
Many people often confuse cow’s nails and flowers because their appearance both have similarities. However, in fact, flowers are only one of more than 40 species of cow foundation in Vietnam. Each type has its own characteristics of leaves, flowers, stems and usage.
In essence, flowers are only a small species in the cow’s nails – often called “striped cow’s nails”. Compared to purple cow’s nails, flowers have a few differences as follows:
- Leaf: Purple beef nails usually have leaves with less tendons (9–11 tendons) and longer petioles (about 4 cm), while rash has 11 to 13 tendons and shorter petioles (about 2.5 cm).
- Flower: The flowers of purple cow’s nails are mainly purple, less change, and the flower of the flower has a variety of colors from white, pink to purple, along with very clear stripes on the petals. In addition, the number of stamens of purple cow flower is usually only from 3 to 4, while the ban may have 5 to 6 stamens.
The morphology difference between cow’s nails and flowers
6. The frequently asked question about cow’s nails
Do you have questions about the characteristics, names or when the cow’s nails flower flower? This section Blog Kiến Thức Tổng Hợp Nông Nghệp will help you synthesize common questions around the cow’s nail.
6.1 What is another name of the cow’s nail?
In fact, in Vietnam, we often hear many different names such as “purple cow’s nails”, “red cow’s nails”, “flowers” or “squirrel nails” depending on each type of tree belonging to the cow’s nail family. For example, purple cow’s nails with scientific name Bauhinia Purpurea is also known as “queen tree”, while Hoa Ban (striped cow’s foundation) is Bahinia Variegata.
6.2 What month is the cow’s nail tree?
It is no coincidence that the cow’s nail is like a beauty symbol in the heart of the city. Thanks to the ability to grow well, adapt to climatic conditions in big cities, trees are often chosen to adorn the landscape of parks, resorts or streets.
The cow’s nail flower blooms brilliantly from October to March next year, lasting 4–5 months. At the end of the flower season, the tree needs to be added to the nutrients to maintain vitality, especially for young trees. In contrast, perennial trees often have better resistance and easier to take care of over time.
Cow’s nails often bloom from October to March next year
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