Isu Tree
Distylium Racemosum Identification
Angiosperm or Gymnosperm: The Isu tree is an Angiosperm and is in the Hamamelidaceae family. Natural Habitat: The Isu trees natural habitats are in china and japan in woodland and in shady areas. Leaf Pattern: The leaves are dark green, smooth, leathery, and glossy. Type of Seeds: In the spring, little red flowers with lurid purple stamens appear on the older branches. Germination Process: Germination takes 2-3 months at 15 degrees celsius. When the seeds are big enough plant them in their permanent spots in late spring early summer. Symbiotic Relationship: No information on the symbiotic relationships. Type of Bark: The bark is pretty smooth but as the tree gets older the bark becomes cracked and rough. Ethnobotony
The trees bark can be burned and the ashes for the wood can be used for glazing porcelain. The wood can be used to make small articles and music instruments. Current Research
There is no current research or news for the Isu Tree. Summary of Information
The Isu tree, also known as the Distylium Racemosu, is an Angiosperm. Its natural habitats are in Asia and in woodlands. The leaves are dark green, leathery, and glossy to the eye. In the spring little red flowers bloom on the older branches. The bark is smooth when the tree is young but becomes rough and cracked when it gets older. The tree can be used for glazing porcelain and making instruments. |
References
Siebold.&Zucc. (n.d.). Distylium Racemosum. Retrieved from http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Distylium+racemosum
Siebold.&Zucc. (n.d.). Distylium Racemosum. Retrieved from http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Distylium+racemosum