Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
maingayi
ID:
770712

Status:
valid

Authors:
King & Gamble

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1908: 106 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770045

Common Names

  • Callicarpa maingayi
  • Maingay's Beautyberry
  • Maingay's Callicarpa

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Description

Callicarpa maingayi (also called Maingay's Beautyberry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It has dark green, glossy leaves and clusters of small, bright purple berries. It grows in a variety of habitats including forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Callicarpa maingayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a food source for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Callicarpa maingayi is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a thin, grass-like appearance.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callicarpa maingayi is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Callicarpa maingayi

Callicarpa maingayi is found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia.

Callicarpa maingayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callicarpa maingayi?

Callicarpa maingayi

What type of plant is Callicarpa maingayi?

Shrub

Where is Callicarpa maingayi found?

Southeast 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-30877: Based on the initial data import
James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.