Candlenut flowers bloom along the Han River

ĐNO - Until now, the candlenut tree has been known for its timber and medicinal uses. The tree grows naturally in rural areas. However, in the city, the candlenut tree is now included in the list of trees planted on the streets.

Among them, the appearance of the candleberry trees in the blooming season along the Bach Dang extended road excites locals and tourists...

Rows of colorful candleberry trees on Bach Dang Street (Hai Chau District) in the afternoon sun.

Rows of candleberry trees along Bach Dang extended road (Hai Chau district).

Calophyllum inophyllum L., also known as Calophyllum inophyllum L., belongs to the Clusiaceae family.

Since 2014, Da Nang city has had a policy of selecting the candlenut tree into the list of trees to plant to create street landscapes. In addition, because it is a candlenut tree species with the ability to grow 20 - 25m high, with an average diameter of 30 - 35cm, in addition to creating landscapes, the candlenut tree has a very wide shade coverage area.

It has been noted that in recent afternoons, there have been many Korean people and tourists coming to the stone benches on the Bach Dang extension - where rows of candleberry trees are planted - to sit and relax, admire the trees and show their delight at the clusters of pure white flowers showing off their shape on the branches.

Tourist Park Ji-in (Korea) shared: "In my hometown, this type of tree (canarium) is rare, so this is the first time I have seen this tree when traveling to Da Nang. It is planted in rows right next to the riverbank, next to each corner of the tree there is a stone bench, very suitable for us to sit and relax on afternoons like this, it is wonderful".

According to the Vietnamese Medicinal Plant Dictionary, the candlenut tree is also used to treat stomachache, acne, detoxification, toothache, gingivitis, rheumatism, kidney failure, weakness... Candlenut is a large tree used as pillars to build houses, or sawn to make planks to make cabinets, tables... Fallen candlenut leaves are gathered and burned to repel mosquitoes. To light up, people pick up fallen candlenut fruits, dry them, thread them and burn them or press oil to light lamps. Candlenut lamps shine in poor neighborhoods, lighting up the hope of changing lives.

Crowds of people strolling on Bach Dang street - where the candleberry trees are in full bloom.

People stroll on Bach Dang Street - where the candleberry trees are in full bloom, giving off a very attractive fragrance.

Many tourists visit Bach Dang street - where the candleberry trees are planted in neat rows to enjoy the cool breeze.

It can be seen that the candleberry tree is a very suitable tree for shade on riverside roads or canal sections in the city.

The stem of the candleberry tree contains a pale green resin, also used as medicine.

These days, the flowers of the candleberry tree are in full bloom along Bach Dang, Hoang Sa, Vo Nguyen Giap streets... creating a beautiful landscape in the eyes of locals and tourists visiting Da Nang during this year's tourist season.

In mid-May, the candleberry flowers are in full bloom, spreading their fragrance in a windy afternoon, creating a clean, bright, and cool space for anyone who visits here.

C. LAM

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