Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
heterotricha
ID:
769823

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 23: 192 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769156



Common Names

  • Heterotrichous Callicarpa
  • Callicarpa heterotricha
  • Callicarpa heterotricha var. heterotricha


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Description

Callicarpa heterotricha (also called Hairy Beautyberry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with small, white flowers and bright purple berries. It is native to Southeast Asia and typically grows in moist, well-drained soils in tropical and subtropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callicarpa heterotricha has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callicarpa heterotricha 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 heterotricha

Callicarpa heterotricha is native to the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Callicarpa heterotricha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callicarpa heterotricha?

Callicarpa heterotricha

What is the common name of Callicarpa heterotricha?

Heterotrichous Beautyberry

What is the natural habitat of Callicarpa heterotricha?

Woodlands, thickets, and roadsides in eastern Asia

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,

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