Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
nipensis
ID:
770910

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton & P.Wilson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 16: 98 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770243



Common Names

  • Callicarpa nipensis
  • Nipensis Callicarpa
  • Nipon Callicarpa


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Description

Callicarpa nipensis (also called Nippon Callicarpa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.2m tall. It is native to Japan and is found in wetter areas of the country. It prefers moist, sandy soils and is often found in swamps, marshes, and other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Callicarpa nipensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract pollinators to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callicarpa nipensis has white flowers with four petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callicarpa nipensis can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It can be cultivated in a variety of substrates, including sand, gravel, and clay. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and should be fertilized regularly. It can be grown in a wide range of lighting conditions, from low to high light. It can tolerate a wide range of water temperatures and pH levels.

Where to Find Callicarpa nipensis

Callicarpa nipensis is native to Japan and can be found in wet areas in the eastern part of the continent.

Callicarpa nipensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callicarpa nipensis?

Callicarpa nipensis

What type of plant is Callicarpa nipensis?

Shrub

What is the common name of Callicarpa nipensis?

Japanese beautyberry

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-30897: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Percy Wilson (1879-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Wilson' in the authors string.