Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
dentosa
ID:
769285

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.T.Chang) W.Z.Fang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 65: 66 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000768618



Common Names

  • Toothed Beautyberry
  • Toothed Callicarpa
  • Toothed French Mulberry


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Description

Callicarpa dentosa (also called Sawtooth Beautyberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to East Asia. It has small, pinkish-purple flowers and grows in moist woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Callicarpa dentosa is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects. Its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callicarpa dentosa has small, bell-shaped flowers that are usually purple or pink in color. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callicarpa dentosa is a perennial plant that prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. It can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Callicarpa dentosa

Callicarpa dentosa can be found in Japan, Korea, and China.

Callicarpa dentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callicarpa dentosa?

Callicarpa dentosa

What is the common name of Callicarpa dentosa?

Dentate Beautyberry

What is the natural habitat of Callicarpa dentosa?

Woodlands, thickets, and roadsides in eastern North America

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-30738: Based on the initial data import
Ho Tseng Chang (b.1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.T.Chang' in the authors string.
Wen Zhe Fang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Z.Fang' in the authors string.