Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
acutidens
ID:
768366

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schauer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 645 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767699



Common Names

  • Callicarpa acutidens
  • Sharp-toothed Beautyberry
  • Sharp-toothed Callicarpa


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Description

Callicarpa acutidens (also called Sharp-Toothed Beautyberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and bright purple berries. It is native to China, and is found in forests, thickets, and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Callicarpa acutidens 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callicarpa acutidens 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 acutidens 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 acutidens

Callicarpa acutidens can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Callicarpa acutidens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callicarpa acutidens?

Callicarpa acutidens

What is the common name of Callicarpa acutidens?

Sharp-toothed beautyberry

What is the family of Callicarpa acutidens?

Lamiaceae

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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