Status:
valid
Authors:
Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 60: 55 (1933 publ. 1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770104
Common Names
- Callicarpa merrillii
- Merrill's Beautyberry
- Merrillii Beautyberry
Description
Callicarpa merrillii (also called Merrill's Beautyberry, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Asia, and is found in moist forests, woodlands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Callicarpa merrillii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a groundcover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Callicarpa merrillii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have four pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Callicarpa merrillii is a shrub native to North America. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and placed in a moist medium and kept in a cool location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Callicarpa merrillii
Callicarpa merrillii is found in moist forests in Asia.
Callicarpa merrillii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Callicarpa merrillii?
Callicarpa merrillii
What is the common name of Callicarpa merrillii?
Merrill's Beautyberry
What is the natural habitat of Callicarpa merrillii?
Callicarpa merrillii is native to the Philippines and is found in lowland 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,