6 Marvellous Beauty And Health Benefits Of Cactus Flower
Think about cactus and this image bursts up in our mind which is a spiked plant with no flowers and fruits growing in deserts. However, certain cacti blossom and bear fruits also. The cactus flowers have several health returns to offer. Catch up with some interesting facts and benefits of cactus flowers right here with us.
Before learning about the benefits, get close with the origin and whereabouts of cactus flowers.
Origin of Cactus Flower:
A typical cactus belongs to the succulent and moist plant family known as Cactaceae. Cactus contains more than 2000 varieties which develop in different shapes and sizes. We can plant these cacti in our house because some varieties of cacti can require little amount of daylight. These plants blossom in warm and sunny climates also. There are certain varieties of cacti which produce seasonal flowers when conditions are favourable. In some circumstances their flowers also come in various colours, shapes and sizes.
Methods to make Flowers from cactus:
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Peyote was originally described in 1560, however it was not until the middle of the nineteenth century that botanists were able to conduct field research and correctly classify the cactus (Anderson, 1980). Field studies have concluded that there are two distinct populations of peyote which represent two species. The first and most common, Lophophora williamsii extends from southern Texas reaching south to the Mexican state of San Luis Potosi. The second and least common of the two species is Lophophora difusa, which occurs in the dryer terrain of the Mexican state of Queretaro. This species differs from the more common species by, "being yellowish-green rather than blue green in color, by lacking any type of ribs or furrows, by having poorly developed podaria (elevated humps), and by being a softer, more succulent plant" (Anderson 1980). Native Americans use peyote in their religious practices because of its psychoactive properties, and is usually eaten as mescal buttons, the dried, brown pieces of the above part of the cactus (Lewis, 1977).
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The Aztecs would use this plant for firewood, fencing fields, roof tiles, plates, dishes, paper, thread for all types of garments like shoes, and cloth. They would make nails out of the horns of this plant and would use its juice for wine, vinegar, honey, and sugar. Document 3, shows us the “Discourses of the Elders” this was written by an unknown author in the 16th century, an Aztec noblewoman described the education of “noble boys” and “noble girls”. The adults had begun to teach the boys how to battle, hunt, shoot a blowgun, hurl stones, how to use a shield and a hand sword, they also learned to throw hand spears, netting, and snaring. Other were taught “the different crafts” such as feather work, how feathers and plumes were arrayed, mosaic work, goldsmithery, jewel cutting, metal polishing, song composition, music, the science of the heavens, the study of the sun, the moon, and the stars. Others took to the fields or the flower gardens to teach them how to sow seeds, to plant trees and flowers, work the land. Girls were taught cleaning, cooking, sprinkling, making beverages, how to spindle, different kinds of embroidery, and dyeing of rabbit
As a result of these factors, the flora has adapted to these conditions in a variety of ways including their shape, leaf type, root system, and color. One of the most prominent adapt...
All in all, the kukui tree has flourished in Hawaii due to its physical adaptations and proved to be a valuable resource. The tree’s unique characteristics are what make it stand out from other plants found around the islands. It is also these characteristics that make it biologically successful in order to grow and reproduce efficiently. Also, the native Hawaiians have utilized this plant to the fullest by making use of every single part of the plant. The kukui tree is a prime example of successful adaptation here in Hawaii and will continue to flourish for a very long time.
Phytochemicals are chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants that give the plant their characteristic colors, smells, or tastes. The word phytochemical literally means plant chemical, since the prefix “phyto” means "plant" in Greek. The color and smell of certain phytochemicals may be useful to the plant in attracting bees for pollination. Some phytochemicals protect plants from destructive insects and microbes. Colorful pigments in skin of fruits and vegetables protect the plant from sun damage.
In today’s world, many people assume that the latest medical technology and treatments are always the best option. However, all over the world, different techniques for curing diseases and aliments are being used. These methods fall under the category of complementary and alternative medicine.
Yucca Schidigera commonly known as Adam’s Needle Yucca is a plant, member of the agavaceae family. Also known as Mojave yucca, Spanish bayonet, and Spanish dagger due to its “sharp dagger-like leaves” (Montgomery, 2010). North America and Central America are place of origin to Yucca Schidigera (van Wyk & Wink, 2004), currently one can find Yucca plant in California, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah. In order for the plant to grow healthy it must be on a rocky desert slope; full of sun and soil that provides good drainage (Montgomery, 2010).
In the lab exercise regarding plant structure and function, we examined slides containing the different kinds of roots (monocot, dicot). We labeled the parts and pointed out the different roles of each in the plant structure. Also, we examined monocot stems and dicot stems in order to familiarize ourselves with its external and internal structures. We sketched and labeled the parts of the stem and looked closely at the positions of each part. In the last part of the lab, we classified leaves into different kinds according to their leaf venation, bases of leaves, and apices of leaves. As an additional exercise, we sketched 20 animals and classified them according to phylum and class. We were also able to discover the scientific and common names of the animals. Overall, the exercises we did enabled us to familiarize ourselves with plant structure thus, gaining a better understanding for plant life and its importance.
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...us. According to the Missouri Botanical Garden this plant is from southern Mexico. It is a epiphyte and is adapted to the very dry environment of the forest canopy. Bone fish cactuses are spineless. The branches look like leaves but are actually a special stem. This plan blooms for just a few nights each year. Its blooms are a fragrant pale yellow. Then there is also gnetum. This is a vine plant. It does not bloom. Gnetum is one of the gymnosperms or vascular plants that bear exposed seeds. There are many other gymnosperms like cycads, gingkos, and conifers. Gnetum is a vine and has large leaves(mbgnet.net).
The Nymphaeaceae Family (Water Lily Family) is an aquatic family and is also one of the smaller families in the Plant Kingdom. It belongs in the Nymphaeales Order, which is composed of three families, nine genera, and roughly 74 species. The other two families that are included in the Nymphaeales order are Cambombaceae and Hymphaeaceae. The Nymphaeaceae Family itself only contains six of the nine genera and roughly 60 species. This family is rather small compared to other families that contain thousands and hundreds of species. Although this family is small in number, visually they are large because of their big leaves or “lily pads” These aquatic plants can be found around the world. They are can
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During my trip to the Arboretum I thought a lot about the importance of the desert. I thought about how complex and beautiful it is. It is a landscape that I do not think many people view as beautiful. I know that when I first came to visit Phoenix I thought the desert was quite ugly. It wasn’t until I made an effort to find its exquisiteness that I did. Participating in activities like visiting the arboretum and taking day trips to Sedona and Tuscon have helped me to see the magnificence of a cactus existing in the sand with no water for weeks at a time. This one thing amazes me so much. The blooming flowers on a cactus are breathtaking to me. I think the contrast of cactus flowers and the vastness of the sand in the desert is what makes it so striking.