Secondary 3 Science (Biology)
Mini-project on Chinese Medicinal Herbs
Information sheet
| Class | 3B |
| Class No. and Name | Sze Hugo (24) |
| Year: | 2018-2019 |
Instruction: Type in useful information in the space provided.
| Chinese name: | 海島十大功勞 |
| Family Name (科名): | BERBERIDACEAE |
| Scientific name (學名): | Mahonia oiwakensis Hayata |
| Common name (俗名): | Island Mahonia |
| 習性： 灌木 | Growth habit: shrub |
| 葉： 葉長圓狀橢圓形，長15-42厘米，寬8-15厘米 | Leaf: The leaf is in an oval shape. Its length is 15-42 cm and its width is 8-15 cm |
| 花： 繁華黃花，有孔雀開屏的氣焰 | Flower: It is yellow |
| 果： 果初生粉綠，成熟轉成粉紫藍 | Fruit: They are egg-shaped, dark blue, sometimes almost black, up to 8 mm long |
| 性味功能 它味道酸酸的，像在吃黑加侖子一般 | Properties It has an acid flavor, which tastes like blackcurrant |
| 主治 它主要是治療消化不良的問題 | Treats Its current herbal use is mainly in the treatment of gastritis and general digestive weakness |
| 知多一點點： 它的樹皮內層可以獲得一些黃色的染料 | More to learn: The inner bark of the plant can obtained some yellow dye |
Useful Link:
| Topics | Hyperlinks |
| Plants for a future | https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=mahonia+aquifolium |
| HK nature treasures | https://hknaturetreasures.wordpress.com/2015/01/01/%E6%B5%B7%E5%B3%B6%E5%8D%81%E5%A4%A7%E5%8A%9F%E5%8B%9E-island-mahonia-mahonia-oiwakensis/ |
| Hong Kong herberium | http://www.herbarium.gov.hk/PublicationsPreface.aspx?BookNameId=1&ContentId=62&SectionId=3 |
Questions:
| (Beginner) | Q1 What is the scientific name of this plant? Answer: Mahonia oiwakensis Hayata |
| (Elementary) | Q2 Where can you find this plant mostly? Answer: In forest or by streams |
| (Advanced) | Q3 Which country can find this plant? Answer: Taiwan and China |
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