Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
erythrosticta
ID:
769406

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr. & Chun

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 5: 178 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000768739



Common Names

  • Callicarpa erythrosticta
  • Erythrosticta Beautyberry
  • Erythrosticta Callicarpa


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Description

Callicarpa erythrosticta (also called Red-spotted Callicarpa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to East Asia, where it is found in China, Japan, and Korea. It is a deciduous shrub, growing to 2–3 m tall, with ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Callicarpa erythrosticta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive purple berries and is often used as a hedge or border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callicarpa erythrosticta has small, white flowers, with a single seed in each capsule and small, dark-brown seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callicarpa erythrosticta is a deciduous shrub that is native to China. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Callicarpa erythrosticta

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

Callicarpa erythrosticta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callicarpa erythrosticta?

Callicarpa erythrosticta

What is the common name of Callicarpa erythrosticta?

Red-spotted Beautyberry

What is the natural habitat of Callicarpa erythrosticta?

It is found in moist forests, thickets, and along stream banks in Japan

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-30749: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.