Ornamental value of banyan

Garden application value

Banyan with dense branches and leaves is a famous foliage plant, so it has high ornamental value. In South China, banyan is often used for landscape decoration. In addition to garden scenery, Ficus can also be used as a clump plant beside the road, between walls and stones. At the same time, it can also be planted as a green fence or basic planting material.

The reason why banyan is called variable leaf wood is that it is changeable in color and shape, showing different colors and gestures. It is very beautiful and popular. Therefore, it is often used in park green space and garden beautification in South China. It is worth mentioning that the branches and leaves of banyan are the ideal leaf material for flower arrangement, making wreaths and flower baskets.

Indoor ornamental value

Banyan is considered to be the foliage tree species with the most color and shape changes in nature. It has high ornamental value and is very beautiful. It is a common potted plant in northern China. Banyan is often used to decorate the indoor environment and decorate desks, venues and halls in North China and Northeast China. According to the size of potted plants, medium-sized potted plants are often used for decoration and viewing in halls, venues, restaurants, conference rooms, hotels and other places, adding a vibrant atmosphere to the whole place; For small potted plants, they are often placed on the desk, bedroom, tea table, etc., which adds a bright atmosphere to the small space, brightens the eyes, and plays a role in regulating the mood.

However, when using the golden banyan for viewing, it should be noted that because the golden banyan is not resistant to shade, it needs to control the viewing time in the room. Generally speaking, it can be placed for 2-3 weeks.

Medicinal value of Ficus chinensis

According to medical verification, the milk of banyan is toxic. If people and birds eat the milk or leaves of banyan by mistake, they will have a series of poisoning symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea. More seriously, the milk of banyan contains substances that activate EB toxin. If they are exposed to such substances for a long time, they may induce nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Therefore, farmers and viewers must be vigilant to prevent poisoning.