Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
hitchcockii
ID:
769854

Status:
valid

Authors:
Millsp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 2: 312 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769187



Common Names

  • Callicarpa Hitchcockii
  • Hitchcock's Beautyberry
  • Hitchcock's Callicarpa


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Description

Callicarpa hitchcockii (also called 'Hitchcock's Beautyberry', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 feet tall. It is native to the Caribbean islands and is found in dry forests and coastal areas. The leaves are oblong and the flowers are small and white. The fruits are small, pinkish-purple berries.

Uses & Benefits

Callicarpa hitchcockii is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used to make traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callicarpa hitchcockii has small, white flowers with yellow tips. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callicarpa hitchcockii can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Callicarpa hitchcockii

Callicarpa hitchcockii can be found in the Northern Cape and Western Cape provinces of South Africa.

Callicarpa hitchcockii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callicarpa hitchcockii?

Callicarpa hitchcockii

What is the common name of Callicarpa hitchcockii?

Hitchcock's Callicarpa

Where is Callicarpa hitchcockii found?

South Africa

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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