Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
acutifolia
ID:
768377

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 1: 284 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767710



Common Names

  • Callicarpa acutifolia
  • Sharp-leaved Beautyberry
  • Sharp-leaved Callicarpa


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Description

Callicarpa acutifolia (also called Sharp-Leaved Beautyberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is a deciduous shrub, growing in woodland and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Callicarpa acutifolia 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 acutifolia has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callicarpa acutifolia is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by division of the roots. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and to fertilize it every few months.

Where to Find Callicarpa acutifolia

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

Callicarpa acutifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callicarpa acutifolia?

Callicarpa acutifolia

What is the common name of Callicarpa acutifolia?

Sharp-leaved beautyberry

What is the family of Callicarpa acutifolia?

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,