Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
arborea
ID:
768585

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 1: 405 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767918

Common Names

  • Tree Beautyberry
  • Tree Beautyberry
  • Tree Beautyberry

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Description

Callicarpa arborea (also called Tree Beautyberry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Philippines. It is an evergreen tree, growing up to 8 meters tall, with a trunk up to 25 cm in diameter. Its leaves are simple, opposite, and elliptic to ovate-oblong in shape. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, at elevations up to 1,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Callicarpa arborea is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Callicarpa arborea is a small, white-pink flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callicarpa arborea is a deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering shoots and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly until they take root.

Where to Find Callicarpa arborea

Callicarpa arborea is native to China, Japan, and Korea.

Callicarpa arborea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callicarpa arborea?

Callicarpa arborea

What is the common name of Callicarpa arborea?

Tree Callicarpa

What is the natural habitat of Callicarpa arborea?

Dry, rocky slopes in Taiwan

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-30673: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.