Excoecaria

...A shrub of the Euphorbiaceae family. It grows to a height of 2m, with many thin twigs and bushy growths. The leaves are egg-shaped, lanceolate, and pointed, with a glossy green upper surface and a vivid purple-red underside, creating a beautiful contrast. The flowers are small and inconspicuous. It has been a popular ornamental plant for a long time, and should be kept above 10°C in winter. In summer, it is best to place it in the shade to prevent sunburn. It is planted in fertile soil with good drainage, and propagated by cutting the tips of the branches to lengths of 5-10cm in June-July. There are about 25 species of Excoecaria in the tropical regions of the Old World. ...

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Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

…トウダイグサ科の低木。高さは2mに達し，細い小枝を多数出し，こんもり茂る。葉は卵状披針形で先がとがり，葉の表は光沢ある緑色，裏は鮮やかな紫紅色で，その対照が美しい。花は小さく目だたない。古くから知られる観葉植物で，冬は10℃以上で管理する。夏の間は日焼けを防ぐため，日陰に置くのがよい。排水のよい肥えた土に植え，繁殖は6～7月に枝先を長さ5～10cmに切って挿す。　セイシボク属Excoecariaは旧世界熱帯域に約25種ある。…

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