Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
japonica
ID:
770016

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1784

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 14 : 153 (1784)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769349



Common Names

  • Callicarpa japonica
  • Japanese Beautyberry
  • Japanese Callicarpa


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Description

Callicarpa japonica (also called Japanese Beautyberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Japan and Korea. It has small, pinkish-white flowers and bright purple berries, and grows in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Callicarpa japonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Callicarpa japonica var. japonica
Callicarpa japonica var. luxurians Rehder

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Callicarpa japonica is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callicarpa japonica is a small, deciduous shrub that is native to East Asia. It is propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and planted in a sandy substrate. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Callicarpa japonica

Callicarpa japonica can be found in the forests of East Asia.

Callicarpa japonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callicarpa japonica?

Callicarpa japonica

What is the common name of Callicarpa japonica?

Japanese Beautyberry

Where is Callicarpa japonica found?

Callicarpa japonica is found in Japan, Korea, and China.

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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