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Satin tree (lat. Chrysophyllum oliviforme) - a fruit plant belonging to the popular Sapotov family. Sometimes this plant is also called a satin tree.
Description
The satin tree is a fruit tree reaching from three to five meters in height, which is characterized by a rather impressive thickness of the trunks - quite often it reaches thirty centimeters or more. And under especially favorable growing conditions, the height of these trees can reach ten meters. The surface of their highly unusual wood boasts an unparalleled satin shine, reminiscent of shimmering and flowing fabric. It is thanks to these trunks that the trees got their unusual name.
Since the satin tree blooms continuously, it can be harvested throughout the year. By the way, such fruits are a great help for animals with birds. The flowers, which open only after dusk, exude an extremely unpleasant and at the same time very strong smell. And bats pollinate these flowers. Having matured to a certain stage, the ovaries seem to go into hibernation, waiting for the onset of weather conditions suitable for them. It is noteworthy that in this form they can stay from several months to a year.
The fleshy fruit can range in color from bright yellow to purple. These juicy fruits invariably attract a huge number of birds. Caribbean pigeons are especially not indifferent to them - in order to feast on these fruits, they are ready to overcome truly impressive distances.
As a rule, the length of fruits that stand out against the background of foliage rarely exceeds four centimeters. They are all pretty sweet and boast surprisingly good taste. And inside each fruit there are several small seeds - if you cut them, you can see how white latex oozes from them.
Where grows
The natural habitat of the magnificent satin tree is the Antilles, the Bahamas, and also Florida (in the USA).
Application
Most often, the fruits of the satin tree are consumed fresh - this is due to their excellent taste.
These wonderful fruits are very rich in vitamin B1, which makes them a real boon for those suffering from a condition called beriberi. They will also serve well for paralysis, as well as for a number of other ailments. In general, the healing effect of these unusual fruits has not yet been fully studied at the moment.
Satin wood was very popular in England as early as the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. It was used extensively (and is still used today) to make very expensive and incredibly durable collectible furniture. The texture of this wood looks like it contains numerous pearlescent sparkles, and if its surface is varnished, the shimmer effect will increase significantly.
By the way, it is quite difficult to process this wood on a machine or with all kinds of mechanical tools, because it fairly blunts their cutting edges. At the same time, it lends itself perfectly to turning.
Contraindications
At the moment, no contraindications to the use of the fruits of the satin tree have been identified. True, the likelihood of allergic reactions still remains.
Growing and caring
The satin tree is so thermophilic that even with completely insignificant frosts, it can easily die. At the same time, it is very tolerant of the salinity and acidity of the soil - this tree will feel great at a pH of five to eight units.
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