Callicarpa americana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
americana
ID:
768442
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 111 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767775
Common Names
- Callicarpa Americana
- Americana Callicarpa
- Callicarpa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Callicarpa americana (also called American beautyberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the lamiaceae family. It is native to North America. It grows in forests, thickets, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Callicarpa americana is an ornamental shrub that is native to North America. It is often used as a hedge or border plant, and its purple berries are attractive to birds. The berries can also be used to make jams and jellies, and the leaves can be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Callicarpa americana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Callicarpa americana 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 americana
Callicarpa americana is native to the tropical forests of South America.
Callicarpa americana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Callicarpa americana?
Callicarpa americana
What is the common name of Callicarpa americana?
American Beautyberry
What is the natural habitat of Callicarpa americana?
It is native to the southeastern United States, 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-30660: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.