Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
pachyclada
ID:
771045

Status:
valid

Authors:
Quisumb. & Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 37: 195 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770378



Common Names

  • Callicarpa
  • Beautyberry
  • French Mulberry


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Description

Callicarpa pachyclada (also called Thick-Barked 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 pachyclada 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Callicarpa pachyclada is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callicarpa pachyclada can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in a rock garden or border.

Where to Find Callicarpa pachyclada

Callicarpa pachyclada is found in moist, acidic soils in the Northern Hemisphere.

Callicarpa pachyclada FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callicarpa pachyclada?

Callicarpa pachyclada

What is the common name of Callicarpa pachyclada?

Thick-leaved beautyberry

What is the natural habitat of Callicarpa pachyclada?

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-30910: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Eduardo Quisumbing (1895-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quisumb.' in the authors string.