Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
768282

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 2: 252 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767615



Common Names

  • Callicarpa acuminata
  • Acuminata Callicarpa
  • Acuminata Beautyberry


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Description

Callicarpa acuminata (also called Chinese Beautyberry, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to 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 acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or screen. Its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Callicarpa acuminata var. acuminata
Callicarpa acuminata var. pringlei (Briq.) Moldenke
Callicarpa acuminata var. argutidentata Moldenke

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callicarpa acuminata has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callicarpa acuminata 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 acuminata

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

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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