Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
lancifolia
ID:
770305

Status:
valid

Authors:
Millsp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 2: 181 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769638



Common Names

  • Callicarpa Lancifolia
  • Lance-Leaved Beautyberry
  • Lance-Leaved Callicarpa


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Description

Callicarpa lancifolia (also called Lance-leaved Beautyberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China and Japan. It is found in forests, woodlands, and along streams. It has dark green leaves and clusters of small, pinkish-purple flowers in the spring. The berries are small and bright purple in color.

Uses & Benefits

Callicarpa lancifolia is an ornamental plant, often used in aquariums and ponds for its attractive foliage. It can also be used as a ground cover in gardens and landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callicarpa lancifolia has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callicarpa lancifolia is a semi-aquatic plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Cultivation is best done in a container filled with soil and water, and the plant should be kept in a sunny location. The soil should be kept moist, and the water should be changed regularly.

Where to Find Callicarpa lancifolia

Callicarpa lancifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Callicarpa lancifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callicarpa lancifolia?

Callicarpa lancifolia

What is the common name of Callicarpa lancifolia?

Lance-leaved Beautyberry

What is the natural habitat of Callicarpa lancifolia?

It is found in woodlands, thickets, and disturbed areas in tropical and subtropical regions

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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