Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
aculeolata
ID:
768271

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schauer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 642 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767604



Common Names

  • Callicarpa aculeolata
  • Aculeolata Callicarpa
  • Aculeolata Beautyberry


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Description

Callicarpa aculeolata (also called Beautyberry, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and East Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, and is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It has small, dark purple berries that are arranged in clusters.

Uses & Benefits

Callicarpa aculeolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make traditional handicrafts such as baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callicarpa aculeolata has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callicarpa aculeolata is a shrub or small tree, up to 4 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, moist soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Callicarpa aculeolata

Callicarpa aculeolata is native to tropical rainforests in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

Callicarpa aculeolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callicarpa aculeolata?

Callicarpa aculeolata

What is the common name of Callicarpa aculeolata?

Spiny Beautyberry

What type of plant is Callicarpa aculeolata?

Shrub

Species in the Callicarpa genus

Callicarpa aculeolata, Callicarpa acuminata, Callicarpa acutidens, Callicarpa acutifolia, Callicarpa albidotomentella, Callicarpa alongensis, Callicarpa americana, Callicarpa ampla, Callicarpa angusta, Callicarpa angustifolia, Callicarpa anisophylla, Callicarpa anomala, Callicarpa apoensis, Callicarpa arborea, Callicarpa areolata, Callicarpa badipilosa, Callicarpa barbata, Callicarpa basilanensis, Callicarpa basitruncata, Callicarpa baviensis, Callicarpa bicolor, Callicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa bodinieroides, Callicarpa borneensis, Callicarpa bracteata, Callicarpa brevipes, Callicarpa brevipetiolata, Callicarpa brevistyla, Callicarpa bucheri, Callicarpa candicans, Callicarpa cathayana, Callicarpa caudata, Callicarpa cinnamomea, Callicarpa collina, Callicarpa crassinervis, Callicarpa cubensis, Callicarpa cuneifolia, Callicarpa denticulata, Callicarpa dentosa, Callicarpa dichotoma, Callicarpa dolichophylla, Callicarpa erioclona, Callicarpa erythrosticta, Callicarpa fasciculiflora, Callicarpa ferruginea, Callicarpa flavida, Callicarpa floccosa, Callicarpa formosana, Callicarpa fulva, Callicarpa fulvohirsuta,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

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