Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
770624

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. 3: 13 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769957

Common Names

  • Large-leaved Beautyberry
  • Bigleaf Beautyberry
  • Japanese Beautyberry

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Description

Callicarpa macrophylla (also called Bigleaf Beautyberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub with long, arching stems. Its native regions are North America and East Asia and it is found in open woods, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Callicarpa macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Callicarpa macrophylla is white, with four petals and four stamens. The seed is a small, black berry. The seedling is a small, light green plant with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callicarpa macrophylla is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Callicarpa macrophylla

Callicarpa macrophylla can be found in Asia, North America, and Europe.

Callicarpa macrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callicarpa macrophylla?

Callicarpa macrophylla

What is the common name of Callicarpa macrophylla?

Large-leaved Beautyberry

What is the habitat of Callicarpa macrophylla?

Callicarpa macrophylla is found in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade

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-30869: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.