Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
oshimensis
ID:
770996

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
J. Coll. Sci. Imp. Univ. Tokyo 30(1): 221 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770329



Common Names

  • Callicarpa oshimensis
  • Oshima Beautyberry
  • Oshima Callicarpa


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Description

Callicarpa oshimensis (also called Oshima Beautyberry, among many other common names) is a shrub with a rounded form that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It is native to Japan, and it typically inhabits moist forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Callicarpa oshimensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It can also be used to stabilize shorelines and reduce erosion. It can also be used as a food source for some species of fish and birds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Callicarpa oshimensis var. iriomotensis (Masam.) Hatus.
Callicarpa oshimensis var. okinawensis (Nakai) Hatus.
Callicarpa oshimensis var. oshimensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Callicarpa oshimensis is small and pink, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callicarpa oshimensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate drought and flooding. It can be cultivated in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Callicarpa oshimensis

Callicarpa oshimensis is found in the coastal waters of the Pacific Ocean.

Callicarpa oshimensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callicarpa oshimensis?

Callicarpa oshimensis

What is the common name of Callicarpa oshimensis?

Oshima beautyberry

What is the natural habitat of Callicarpa oshimensis?

Forests and woodlands

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-30905: Based on the initial data import
Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.