Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
kinabaluensis
ID:
770138

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bakh. & Heine

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 54: 246 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769471

Common Names

  • Kinabalu Water-nymph
  • Callicarpa kinabaluensis
  • Kinabalu Najas

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Description

Callicarpa kinabaluensis (also called Kinabalu Beautyberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to Malaysia, and is found in montane forests. It has small, oval leaves and small, purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Callicarpa kinabaluensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callicarpa kinabaluensis has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are pale green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callicarpa kinabaluensis can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.

Where to Find Callicarpa kinabaluensis

Callicarpa kinabaluensis is native to Malaysia and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates in the wild.

Callicarpa kinabaluensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callicarpa kinabaluensis?

Callicarpa kinabaluensis

What is the common name of Callicarpa kinabaluensis?

Kinabalu Beautyberry

What is the natural habitat of Callicarpa kinabaluensis?

Woodlands and grasslands

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-30823: Based on the initial data import
Hermann Heino Heine (1923-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heine' in the authors string.
Reinier Cornelis Bakhuizen van den Brink (1881-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bakh.' in the authors string.