Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Lév.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 9: 456 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000768081
Common Names
- Bodinier's Beautyberry
- Bodinier's Callicarpa
- Bodinier's Purpleberry
Description
Callicarpa bodinieri (also called 'Beautyberry', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is a deciduous shrub with arching branches and clusters of small, purple berries. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea and is found in woodlands and along roadsides. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.
Uses & Benefits
Callicarpa bodinieri is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Callicarpa bodinieri var. bodinieri
Callicarpa bodinieri var. rosthornii (Diels) Rehder
Callicarpa bodinieri var. iteophylla C.Y.Wu
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Callicarpa bodinieri has small, purple-pink flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with a single leaf at the top.
Cultivation and Propagation
Callicarpa bodinieri is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings taken in summer or autumn.
Where to Find Callicarpa bodinieri
Callicarpa bodinieri can be found in the Himalayas, China, and Japan.
Callicarpa bodinieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Callicarpa bodinieri?
Callicarpa bodinieri
What is the common name of Callicarpa bodinieri?
Bodinier's Beautyberry
What is the natural habitat of Callicarpa bodinieri?
Woodlands, thickets, and open forests
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,