Cantonese

Common name: Chinese Cabbage

Scientific name: Brassica rapa L.

Last name

Brassica

Synonym

Barbarea derchiensis S.S. Ying

Brassica antiquorum H.Lév.

Brassica arvensis Hablitz

Family name BRASSICACEAE

Plant group

flowering plants

Botanical characteristics

Stem: erect, round, diameter 1.4-2.0 cm., height 30-50 cm.

Leaves are single, arranged alternately. Petioles are round, 3-8 cm long, oval, 5-10 cm wide, about 15-20 cm long. The leaf margins have small serrations. The leaf tips are rounded. Young leaves are light green. Old leaves are dark green.

Flowers come in clusters, 50-90 cm long, in clusters, flowers size 1.0-1.5 cm, 4 outer petals that are light green. Next are the 4 yellow inner petals and 4 stamens.

The fruit pod is 4-6 cm long with a stalk 1.2-2.5 cm long and 0.3-0.5 cm in size. The base of the pod with seeds is about 3-4 cm long and the rest is the tip of the pod that does not contain seeds. Young pods are green. When the pods are mature they will be yellow. and turns brown

Many seeds, round shape, small, about 1.5-2.5 cm. Young seeds are green. When old, it will be brownish-black.

Ecological conditions

outdoor

ecological conditions

It grows well in any type of soil with high humidity or grows well with adequate water.

Place of origin

China and Japan

Distribution

trade wood

Planting and propagation

Plant seeds

Utilization type

Food, herbs, ornamental plants, economic crops

- Bok choy contains a substance called Thiocyanate This type of substance has negative effects on the body. This will result in diarrhea, low blood pressure. muscle fatigue

- Contains dietary fiber that helps the digestive system function normally, vitamin C and calcium. Contains beta-carotene Therefore, it helps nourish eyesight and strengthen the body's immunity.

Source: https://www.royalparkrajapruek.org/Plants