Red Voskovnik (Myrica rubra) is a dioecious fruit tree from the Voskovnicev family, the Voskovnitsa genus. It is also called Chinese strawberry, yamberi, yamamomo and waxy berry for the unusual color of the fruit. The red berries have a white, translucent shade, as if they were covered with wax, or made from wax. The tree is light-loving, loves abundant watering, but is not at all demanding on the quality of the soil. It prefers a warm climate, but can withstand frosts down to -5 ° C. Propagated by seeds, cuttings.
Spread
Red wax rose grows in East and Southeast Asia. The inhabitants of China and Japan have been growing this tree for more than one hundred years, cultivating it, and developing new varieties. For the Chinese regions south of the Yangtze River, the yamberi crop is one of the main sources of income.
The tree can grow in countries with tropical and subtropical climates. The fruits have a short shelf life, so they are rarely found outside the growing areas.
Description
A tree 10-20 m high with a smooth gray bark and a smooth, neat hemispherical crown. Elongated leaves of bright green, blue-green or marsh green color have an even shape with straight, not carved edges. The width of the leaf increases smoothly from base to end. Flowers are small, dioecious, located at the ends of the branches.
Ripe fruits of the red gumboil are red and red-violet berries with a visual effect of a waxy structure. They are round in shape and grow up to 2-2.5 cm in diameter. The delicate sweet pulp is covered with a dense shell with a rough surface, similar to an accumulation of many small grains. There is one large seed in the middle of the berry.
The taste of the fruit is sweet, slightly tart, juxtaposed with a combination of strawberry, cherry and blackberry flavors.
Application
The berries of the red gumboil are eaten fresh. They are dried, canned, juices, compotes, and alcoholic beverages are made. Dyes and medicines are made from the bark of the plant.
The fruits are rich in useful micro and macro elements. Contain iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, zinc, vitamins A, B, C, E, PP, tannins. Their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, tonic, anti-sclerotic action has been proven.
Berries increase immunity, remove toxins, improve metabolism, and prevent the development of cancer. The high iron content helps to increase the level of hemoglobin, therefore they are recommended for anemia, in the postoperative period. The fruits are prescribed for patients with muscular dystrophy.
Due to the high content of acids, the red gum disease negatively affects the tooth enamel, it is not recommended for people with acute diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and diabetes mellitus.
The decorativeness of the tree is undeniable. It is grown in parks and forest parks to decorate the area.
