Callicarpa formosana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosana
ID:
769500
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rolfe
Source:
wcs
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 20: 358 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000768833
Common Names
- Callicarpa formosana
- Formosana Beautyberry
- Formosana Callicarpa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Callicarpa formosana (also called Formosan Beautyberry, among many other common names) is a small deciduous shrub native to East Asia. It has clusters of small pink flowers that bloom in the summer. It typically grows in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Callicarpa formosana is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and pink flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a border plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Callicarpa formosana var. longifolia SuzukiFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Callicarpa formosana has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Callicarpa formosana is a deciduous shrub that is easy to grow in a sunny or partially shaded position in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings in summer.
Where to Find Callicarpa formosana
Callicarpa formosana can be found in Taiwan.
Callicarpa formosana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Callicarpa formosana?
Callicarpa formosana
What is the common name of Callicarpa formosana?
Formosan Beautyberry
Where is Callicarpa formosana native to?
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
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:861322-1: Based on the initial data import