Status:
valid
Authors:
Lam.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1785
Citation Micro:
Encycl. 1: 563 (1785)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769717
Common Names
- Callicarpa longifolia
- Long-Leaf Beautyberry
- Long-Leafed Beautyberry
Description
Callicarpa longifolia (also called Longleaf Beautyberry, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has long, narrow leaves and small, purple berries. It is found in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Callicarpa longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Callicarpa longifolia is a small, yellowish spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Callicarpa longifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in a well-drained soil and can tolerate a wide range of soils, including clay. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Seeds can be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings can be taken in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Callicarpa longifolia
Callicarpa longifolia can be found in moist forests in southern China.
Callicarpa longifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Callicarpa longifolia?
Callicarpa longifolia
What type of plant is Callicarpa longifolia?
Shrub
What is the natural habitat of Callicarpa longifolia?
Woodlands, forests, and scrublands
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,