Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
areolata
ID:
768596

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 20: 346 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767929



Common Names

  • Callicarpa areolata
  • Honeycomb Beautyberry
  • Honeycomb Callicarpa


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Description

Callicarpa areolata (also called Areolate Beautyberry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Philippines. It is an evergreen tree, growing up to 8 meters tall, with a trunk up to 25 cm in diameter. Its leaves are simple, opposite, and elliptic to ovate-oblong in shape. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, at elevations up to 1,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Callicarpa areolata is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Callicarpa areolata is a small, white-pink flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callicarpa areolata is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Callicarpa areolata

Callicarpa areolata is native to China, Japan, and Korea.

Callicarpa areolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callicarpa areolata?

Callicarpa areolata

What is the common name of Callicarpa areolata?

Areolate Callicarpa

What is the natural habitat of Callicarpa areolata?

Dry, rocky slopes in Taiwan

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-30674: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.