Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
parvifolia
ID:
771087

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 305 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770420



Common Names

  • Callicarpa
  • Beautyberry
  • Small-Fruited Mulberry


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Description

Callicarpa parvifolia (also called Small-Leaved 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 parvifolia 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 flowers of Callicarpa parvifolia are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callicarpa parvifolia 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 parvifolia

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

Callicarpa parvifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callicarpa parvifolia?

Callicarpa parvifolia

What is the common name of Callicarpa parvifolia?

Small-leaved beautyberry

What is the natural habitat of Callicarpa parvifolia?

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-30914: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.