Pisonia

Japanese: ピソニア - ぴそにあ
Pisonia
A genus of the Nyctaginaceae family, there are about 50 species, mainly in the tropics. Some species have edible young shoots, while others are grown for their leaves. Its Japanese name is Ookusaboku. The commonly cultivated species is P. brunoniana Endl., and many variegated varieties have been produced. The leaves are oblong and glossy, with irregular white and yellowish-white spots that form a marble-like pattern. The leaves grow in small clusters at the top of the trunk. The flowers are pale pink with a greenish tint. It is native to New Zealand and the South Pacific Islands.

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:
オシロイバナ科の1属で,熱帯を中心に約50種ある。若芽を食用にするものや,葉を観賞するものがある。和名はオオクサボク。一般に栽培されている種はブルノニアナP.brunoniana Endl.で,特に斑入りのものが多く作出されている。葉は長楕円形で光沢があり,斑は白と黄白色で不規則に生じ,大理石に似た模様をなしている。葉は幹の頂部にややかたまってつく。花は淡紅色,帯緑色である。原産地はニュージーランドから南太平洋諸島。

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