What kind of flower is Gesang flower?

In Tibetan, "Gelsang" means happiness, and the Kelsang flower is a common flower that grows on the plateau.

In Tibetan, "Gelsang" means happiness, and "plum blossom" means flower. Therefore, Kelsang flower is also called "Gesang plum blossom".

1. Plant form of Galsang flower

The scientific name of Galsang flower is "Jinlumei", which belongs to the genus Potentilla in the rose family. Its common name (Qinghai) is called Bianma, and its Tibetan name is Banner. People in Tibetan areas call Jinlu plum "Gelsang plum blossom", which is also the Kelsang flower. Golden Dew Plum gets its name only because its flowers resemble plum blossoms and are golden in color.

The name Kelsang flower often appears in literary works and people’s oral culture, but it does not refer to a specific flower. In botany, there is no specific flower called Kelsang flower.

2. The growth environment of Kelsang flower

Kelsang flower is mainly distributed in Qinghai, Tibet, Gansu, Sichuan and Yunnan; Northeast, North China and other places.

It is distributed in Qinghai from the Qilian Mountains in the north, to the Lancang River in the south, from Minhe County in the east, to the Qaidam Basin in the west, and is mostly distributed in eastern Qinghai (east of 95° longitude).

In terms of vertical distribution, Golden Dew Plum is generally found on semi-shady slopes, foothills and gentle areas of valleys at an altitude of 2300-5000 meters, as well as on semi-sunny slopes and sunny slopes. It is the most widely distributed tree species in Qinghai.

Golden plum is a deciduous shrub, 0.5 to 2m high, and can withstand low temperatures of -50°C. It likes slightly acidic to neutral, well-drained, moist soil. It is also resistant to drought and barrenness. The stems are multi-branched, the bark peels off longitudinally, the branchlets are reddish brown or grayish brown, the leaves are pinnately compound, the flowers are five-petaled, golden in color, bright and beautiful, the diameter of the flowers is 1.5-3cm, and the flowering period is long. It is a good ornamental tree species.

3. Medicinal value of Gesanghua

Gesanghua (Jinlumei) is also a commonly used medicine and health care product. Its flowers and leaves can be used as medicine. The leaves can clear away heat, It is beneficial to the brain, regulates the heart, regulates menstruation, strengthens the stomach, and is mainly used to treat dizziness caused by summer heat, blurred vision, disharmony of stomach qi, stagnant food, irregular menstruation, etc.; the flowers can treat gynecological diseases. The young leaves can be used as tea after steaming and frying.

4. The meaning of the Kelsang flower

The Kelsang flower represents the character of the Tibetan people and the indomitable and tenacious spirit of the Tibetan people. The Tibetan people have thrived on this magical land of the plateau for thousands of years. Just like this Kelsang flower, it has stood firm on the beautiful snow-covered plateau after years of vicissitudes, wind and rain.

5. Gesanghua cultivation technology

When the Gesanghua seedlings grow to 4 to 5 true leaves, transplant them and top them off. They can also be thinned after direct seeding. If basal fertilizer is applied to the planting site, there is no need to fertilize again during the growth period. If the soil is too fertilized, the branches and leaves will easily become leggy and flowering will be reduced. Those that bloom during the high temperature period from July to August are less likely to set seeds. The seeds fall off easily when mature and should be collected early in the morning. Cosmos is a short-day plant. Seedlings sown in spring tend to have lush leaves and few flowers, while seedlings sown in summer have short, tidy plants with constant blooms.