Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Wright & Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 33: 142 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770794
Common Names
- Resinous Beautyberry
- Beautyberry
- Resinous Beautyberry
Description
Callicarpa resinosa (also called Resinous Beautyberry, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has small, serrated leaves and produces clusters of small, white flowers in the summer. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Callicarpa resinosa is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Callicarpa resinosa has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Callicarpa resinosa can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is best to keep the soil moist but not soggy. It is relatively easy to care for and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.
Where to Find Callicarpa resinosa
Callicarpa resinosa can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Callicarpa resinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Callicarpa resinosa?
Callicarpa resinosa
What is the natural habitat of Callicarpa resinosa?
Tropical rainforest
What are the common names of Callicarpa resinosa?
Resinosa Beautyberry
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,