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Kigelia pinnata


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12 Mar : 12:42

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img_8480.jpgKolbaseneto tree (Kigelia pinnata) belongs to the family of plants Bignonievite (Bignoniaceae), which are characterized by beautiful and unusual colors. In this respect kigeliyata no exception. Its original colors, like red tulips or large bells hung three of grapes and can be opened only at night, releasing very unpleasant odor. The smell of carrion is, however, signal an attack by bats, for which the nectar hidden in the colors of kigeliyata is a real delicacy, and he nikak not least - 1 teaspoon of color. Two or three days after the visit of the bats in place of the colors formed tied.

The huge fruit (up to half m long, 10 cm wide and a few pounds heavier), which hang from branches on long stalks, resembling in shape and kremvirshi sausages, hence the popular name of the plant - sausage tree. Local people call it "moporoto" means sheep's tail fat and is due to the fact that Africans are more sheep than sausages known. Regardless of its tempting fruit species that are not intended for human consumption. However with them to eat well hippopotamuses, giraffes and the local monkeys.


Regardless of the name kigeliyata is amazing plant that impresses not only your appearance but also its numerous medicinal properties. Thousands of years it was considered sacred by African tribes, who held under his shadow their religious ceremonies and rituals. Hung over the entrance of the house guarding the fruits of evil spirits and natural disasters and brought fertility to farmers. Shamans receive the treatment of rheumatism, ulcers, syphilis, diabetes, dysentery, malaria, intestinal worms and pneumonia. Recommended leaves as an effective tool for skin irritations, eczema, psoriasis and skin cancer, and women fruits rubbed his chest to keep their format. Over time, it appeared that as in all ancient traditions, and here lies the rational grain. Today it is proved that the extract has antibacterial kigeliya and rejuvenating properties, and on this basis are created different shampoos, creams, lotions and more. The fruits contain flavonoids and steroidal sapunini who have expressed support toning and elasticity of the skin effect.

None of the tree is not left unused in nature. Trunks of the goals people carve boats (canoes), which for years were the only transport in the delta of the river Okavango River. In addition, soft wood is made local music intstrument xylophone and plodoveta are wonderful and economical fuel. They are still gets red paint, which is used as a combat decoration and other purposes.

Leaves and flowers are grazed by elephants and antelopes, seeds enter into the menu of parrots.

Home of the sausage tree are tropical rainforests of South and South Africa and the island Magadaskar. The name comes from the Swahili language, which speaks much of the local tribes. Reaches a height of 10.12 m and 6-9 m width of the crown. Nechiftoperesti leaves are glossy. Although the plant is evergreen, sometimes for prolonged dry weather some of them fall off.

Look to the hungry
In the hungry years, and people do not give up the fruits of kigeliyata course having first subjecting them to heat treatment to remove toxins. So sausage tree has earned another name - "the tree of the hungry.

Plant stand and snap some zaslanyavaniya, transient, which makes it suitable for viewing in the winter gardens.


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