Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
alongensis
ID:
768430

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dop

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Toulouse 64: 509 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767763

Common Names

  • Callicarpa alongensis
  • Along Beautyberry
  • Along Callicarpa

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Description

Callicarpa alongensis (also called Along beautyberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the lamiaceae family. It is native to China. It grows in forests, thickets, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Callicarpa alongensis is a plant native to China and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Callicarpa alongensis are white, bell-shaped, and fragrant. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a long, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callicarpa alongensis is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed sown in spring or by cuttings taken in summer.

Where to Find Callicarpa alongensis

Callicarpa alongensis is native to the tropical forests of South-East Asia.

Callicarpa alongensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callicarpa alongensis?

Callicarpa alongensis

What is the common name of Callicarpa alongensis?

Along's Beautyberry

What is the natural habitat of Callicarpa alongensis?

It is native to China, growing in open woods, meadows, and rocky slopes at elevations of 0-3000 m

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-30659: Based on the initial data import
Paul Dop (1876-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dop' in the authors string.