Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
lamii
ID:
770256

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hosok.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
J. Soc. Trop. Agric. 6: 206 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769589

Common Names

  • Lam's Beautyberry
  • Lam's Callicarpa
  • Lam's Viburnum

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Description

Callicarpa lamii (also called Lam's beautyberry, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves with a dark green color and grows in moist, well-drained soil. It is found in woodlands and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Callicarpa lamii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a dense, rounded habit and produces clusters of small, pink flowers in summer. The flowers are followed by small, round, purple-black fruits that are attractive to birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callicarpa lamii has small, purple flowers and produces small, black seeds. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callicarpa lamii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It should be planted in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Callicarpa lamii

Callicarpa lamii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Callicarpa lamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callicarpa lamii?

Callicarpa lamii

What type of plant is Callicarpa lamii?

Shrub

What is the natural habitat of Callicarpa lamii?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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-30834: Based on the initial data import
Takahide Hosokawa (1909-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hosok.' in the authors string.