Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
basitruncata
ID:
768684

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr. ex Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 3: 406 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000768017



Common Names

  • Callicarpa basitruncata
  • Basitruncate Beautyberry
  • Basitruncate Callicarpa


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Description

Callicarpa basitruncata (also called Chinese Beautyberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to China and is found in forests, grasslands, and shrublands. It has small purple flowers and bright purple berries.

Uses & Benefits

Callicarpa basitruncata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Callicarpa basitruncata is a small, white, four-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callicarpa basitruncata is a deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering shoots and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly until they take root.

Where to Find Callicarpa basitruncata

Callicarpa basitruncata can be found in China.

Callicarpa basitruncata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callicarpa basitruncata?

Callicarpa basitruncata

What is the common name of Callicarpa basitruncata?

Basitruncate Beautyberry

What is the natural habitat of Callicarpa basitruncata?

It is native to China, Japan, and Korea, and is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streambanks

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-30682: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.