Xunzi (Xunzi) belongs to Rosaceae, in the category of evergreen low shrubs, also known as Aihongzi and Shuiliansha. Because of its short plant, spreading branches and leaves, creeping growth, almost close to the ground, resembling a centipede, it is also called centipede. Strong adaptability, drought resistance and barren resistance, but not hot and humid resistance, cold resistance, to avoid water accumulation. Its origin is in subtropical areas, and China is mostly distributed in bushes or rock slopes in Shaanxi, Gansu, Sichuan, Guizhou and Yunnan. Xunzi, born in the south, is evergreen all the year round. Even in winter, leaves rarely fall. In northern China, leaves will gradually fall off when planted in winter.

Xunzi, because of its branches and leaves spread horizontally, leaves are dense, flowers and leaves set each other off, especially gorgeous and spectacular! . In spring, flowers are dense and petite, or white or pink, which is very attractive. In autumn, the leaves turn red, and the red fruits are flashing and bright, such as pearls and agates, which are very eye-catching! What makes people appreciate more is that it is still brilliant after winter, or cold, or bathed in ice and snow.

Xunzi tree is a natural bonsai modeling material because of its short plant, soft branches and natural horizontal growth. So people often use it to make bonsai, beautify the room and nourish the temperament. Besides bonsai, it is also used in foundation planting, stone chambers, pools and river banks. Ornamental evergreen leaves and brilliant red fruits are also good materials for rock bonsai and plastic bonsai.

Xunzi can be used as an ornamental green plant for landscaping and bonsai planting, and its roots and whole grass can also be used as medicine. Xunzi is cool, sour and astringent. Has the effects of clearing away heat, stopping bleeding, eliminating dampness and relieving pain. Often used to treat cough, diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting blood, dysmenorrhea, leukorrhagia and other symptoms. Picked every autumn, cut and dried for preservation, which can be taken orally or used externally. Xunzishu has a good effect on treating female dysmenorrhea and abnormal leucorrhea.