It is an evergreen small tree of the Caprifoliaceae family, reaching a height of 6-9m. It is widely distributed from the warm temperate zone to the subtropics of Asia. In Japan, it grows wild on the coasts of warm regions, but is also widely planted as garden trees and hedges, and is said to have fire-resistant properties due to its high moisture content. The leaves are oblong, 10-20cm long, thick, and glossy on the upper surface. In early summer, panicles appear at the ends of the branches, bearing numerous small white flowers. The fruits ripen red, and the beautiful drooping red spikes resemble coral. The wood has a fine grain, so it is used for lathe crafts. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica Concise Encyclopedia About Encyclopaedia Britannica Concise Encyclopedia Information |
スイカズラ科の常緑小高木で,高さ6~9mに達する。アジアの暖温帯から亜熱帯にかけて広い分布をもつ。日本では暖かい地方の海岸に自生するが,庭木や生垣として広く栽植され,水分が多いので防火性があるといわれる。葉は長さ 10~20cmの長楕円形で質は厚く,上面に光沢がある。初夏,枝先に円錐花序を出して多数の白色の小花をつける。果実は赤く熟し,赤い穂が垂れて美しいのをサンゴに見立てたものである。材は木理が細かいのでろくろ細工などに用いられる。
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