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Heraldon (Latin Chamelaucium) - a spectacular evergreen decorative leafy plant, which is a representative of the Myrtle family. Other names for this plant are chamelautium, chamelacium, waxflower and darvinia. These alternative names were received by the Heraldon in the most diverse corners of our vast planet!
Description
Geraldon is an incredibly attractive shrub with a height of thirty to seventy centimeters, and the diameter of its crowns sometimes reaches one hundred and eighty centimeters! The root system of the Heraldon is always very highly branched, extending far into the soil, and the thin densely branching shoots of this handsome man are generously covered with small narrow leaves.
Simple heraldon flowers are characterized by a regular shape and sit on fairly long pedicels. At the same time, these flowers can be both single and gathering in the axils of the upper leaves in two or three pieces at once. And the color of the heraldon flowers can vary from white to red and even purple. But most often its flowers are still white or pink in color and somewhat resemble apple blossom.
The fruits of the heraldon have the appearance of juicy berries, firmly fused with the tubules of the receptacle. And inside each fruit, you can find up to fifteen large enough seeds.
In total, the genus of Heraldon includes about fourteen species.
Where grows
Geraldon is endemic to the Western Australian subtropics. This plant is especially widespread in the southwestern part of the Australian continent, as well as on the Yucatan Peninsula, Guatemala and Mexico. This handsome man prefers to grow in wastelands, in woodlands, as well as on sandy and rocky areas.
Usage
Geraldon is quite often used to decorate the interior - this is largely due to the ability of its twigs to stand very successfully in water for a week or more. And in bouquets or in decorative compositions, the heraldon will be an excellent addition to a wide variety of large flowers. It goes especially well with lilies and roses.
If the heraldon is to be used in bouquets, then before putting it in water, you must cut it with a pruner, and the water must be at room temperature. At the same time, it does not hurt to know that in the event that the branches of the plant were cut at the stage of buds, the flowers on them may not always bloom. In addition, the Geraldon extremely does not tolerate excessive dryness of the air and can crumble in case of too sharp temperature changes.
Some varieties of heraldon are also quite successfully used as an ornamental potted plant.
Among other things, heraldon is a fairly valuable medicinal plant. At the same time, for medicinal purposes, mainly its fruits and leaves are harvested. The pronounced anti-inflammatory properties of Geraldon allow it to be used quite safely for various viral and colds ailments, in addition, this plant will serve well in case of allergic reactions.
Growing and caring
Best of all, the Heraldon will feel in well-sunlit areas with well-drained sandy soils. At the same time, this plant should be watered moderately, since excessive waterlogging can lead to the development of root rot. In general, the Geraldon is completely unpretentious in leaving, in addition, he is quite tolerant of drought and small frosts. And the reproduction of this plant is carried out either by seeds or vegetatively - both by grafting and by cuttings.
