Rejuvenating Bananas. Acquaintance

2024 Author: Gavin MacAdam | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 13:38

Azimina is a three-lobed representative of the subtropical flora., Able to go beyond its range. At home, it is called the Mexican banana for the similarity of taste and shape. At the beginning of the 19th century, travelers brought several copies to Russia. Acclimatization of azimines took place in the Nikitsky Botanical Gardens since 1890. What is remarkable about this exotic plant?

Description

Beautiful bark, chic pyramidal crown give azimine a unique decorative appearance. Large leaves reach a length of 30 cm, a narrow shape with a pointed end makes them look like a blade. Attached to the branch with a thick short petiole.

The bells of 3-4 cm in diameter, hanging inflorescences of impressive size, consist of 3 sepals, 6 petals, arranged in 2 rows. Purple in the middle, wine-red at the edges of the petals transform the plant with bright colors during flowering. Buds open until leaves appear within 3 weeks.

The tree is cross-pollinated, monoecious. Bees, ants, flies transfer pollen from the stamens to the pistils, increasing the likelihood of fertilization. In closed rooms (greenhouses, rooms, winter gardens), artificial daily pollination with a brush or cotton swab is required at the time of flowering.

Features of the fruit

The fruits are fast growing. Ready for use in August. Outwardly, they look like slightly curved elongated cucumbers or bananas weighing up to 200g. Some specimens reach 15cm in length. The light green color gradually turns into yellow-lemon as it ripens. Then it turns deep brown. In this form, the fruits can be eaten.

A thin shell hides sugary-sweet pulp inside with a delicate pineapple-strawberry aroma. The structure is similar to butter, whitish-yellowish or slightly pink in color. According to gardeners who are trying the fruits of the pawpaw for the first time, there is a complex range of tastes of several fruits at once: pineapple, mango, Japanese medlar, orange, strawberry.

For long-term storage within a month, the azimine is removed in the phase of technical ripeness with a yellowish peel. Darkening of the skin is awaiting. Consumed fresh or for processing. Harvesting early helps prevent crop sagging. Storage in the refrigerator increases the period of consumption of fresh products, but reduces the aroma and flavor range.

Heredity

The large seeds inside the pulp resemble dark brown beans, oval in shape, slightly flattened on the sides.

Seed propagation preserves the grade of the original material. Therefore, it is often the only acceptable way to get a new variety in a private garden. Scientists' experiments recorded a 90% probability of repetition of the characteristics of the parental forms, only 10% of the plants gave a deviation from the original specimen. In each next generation, large-fruited prevails. There are fewer small “bananas”.

Medicinal properties, composition

The vitamins C, A present in the composition of the fruit endow them with antioxidant, rejuvenating properties. This effect is used in cosmetology to prepare face masks. Eating food contributes to the health of the body.

Azimine is rich in other, no less valuable substances:

• salts of magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium;

• sugars;

• amino acids;

• pectin;

• fats;

• fiber;

• acetogenin.

The last component has antimicrobial, antitumor properties. It is used for the prevention of cancer, stopping the growth of malignant cells. The extract of culture strengthens the body's immunity, removes free radicals, eliminates the effects of stressful situations.

Ancient tribes of Indians used seed tincture for poisoning. It has emetic properties, quickly cleansing the body of harmful substances. Leaves heal abscesses, ulcers, abscesses. Fruits with a mild laxative effect cope with the removal of worms, toxins, and food decay products from the intestines.

Before using azimine as a medicine, a doctor's consultation is necessary.

We will consider the varietal variety of rejuvenating bananas in the next article.