Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
770779

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Vidal

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Phan. Cuming. Philipp. : 187 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770112



Common Names

  • Callicarpa micrantha
  • Small-flowered Beautyberry
  • Micrantha Beautyberry


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Description

Callicarpa micrantha (also called Small-flowered Callicarpa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to China, India, and Japan. It grows in moist, shady forests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Callicarpa micrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a groundcover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Callicarpa micrantha is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have four pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callicarpa micrantha is a shrub native to North America. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and placed in a moist medium and kept in a cool location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Callicarpa micrantha

Callicarpa micrantha is found in moist forests in Asia.

Callicarpa micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callicarpa micrantha?

Callicarpa micrantha

What is the common name of Callicarpa micrantha?

Small-flowered Beautyberry

What is the natural habitat of Callicarpa micrantha?

Callicarpa micrantha is native to Southeast Asia and is found in lowland forests.

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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