Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
petelotii
ID:
771201

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dop

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Toulouse 64: 510 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770534



Common Names

  • Callicarpa
  • Beautyberry
  • Petelot's Mulberry


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Description

Callicarpa petelotii (also called Petelot's Beautyberry, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to China and grows in forests, grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Callicarpa petelotii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Callicarpa petelotii 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 petelotii is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Plant in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and prune as needed to maintain shape. Propagate by taking semi-ripe cuttings in summer or sow seed in spring.

Where to Find Callicarpa petelotii

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

Callicarpa petelotii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callicarpa petelotii?

Callicarpa petelotii

What is the common name of Callicarpa petelotii?

Petelot's Beautyberry

What is the natural habitat of Callicarpa petelotii?

Forests and thickets

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-30925: Based on the initial data import
Paul Dop (1876-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dop' in the authors string.