Callicarpa prolifera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prolifera
ID:
771296
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Y.Wu
Source:
wcs
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Fl. Yunnanica 1: 404 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770629
Common Names
- Prolific Beautyberry
- Shrubby Beautyberry
- Chinese Beautyberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Callicarpa prolifera (also called Prolific Beautyberry, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous shrub native to East Asia. It has bright green, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and along roadsides, and prefers a sunny location.
Uses & Benefits
Callicarpa prolifera is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Callicarpa prolifera var. proliferaCallicarpa prolifera var. rubroglandulosa S.L.Chen
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Callicarpa prolifera has small white flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Callicarpa prolifera is an easy-to-grow, low-maintenance aquatic plant. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizome or by planting the seeds. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and plenty of light. It should be planted in groups of at least 3-5 plants for a more natural look.
Where to Find Callicarpa prolifera
Callicarpa prolifera is native to Southeast Asia.
Callicarpa prolifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Callicarpa prolifera?
Callicarpa prolifera
What is the growth habit of Callicarpa prolifera?
It is an evergreen perennial herb with a rosette of leaves.
What is the native range of Callicarpa prolifera?
It is native to the Mediterranean region.
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-30934: Based on the initial data import
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.