Callicarpa longissima - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longissima
ID:
770536
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 12: 108 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769869
Common Names
- Long-styled Beautyberry
- Callicarpa longissima
- Long-styled Callicarpa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Callicarpa longissima (also called Longest Beautyberry, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Asia and Australia. It has small, white flowers and purple berries. It grows in moist forests, woodlands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Callicarpa longissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Callicarpa longissima is small, white and has four petals. The seed is small, dark brown and has a smooth surface. The seedlings have a long, thin stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Callicarpa longissima is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in gardens, borders, or containers.
Where to Find Callicarpa longissima
Callicarpa longissima is native to China and can be found in moist forests and along streams.
Callicarpa longissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Callicarpa longissima?
Callicarpa longissima
What is the common name of Callicarpa longissima?
Long-styled Beautyberry
What is the distribution of Callicarpa longissima?
Asia
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
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:861386-1: Based on the initial data import