Callicarpa oligantha - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oligantha
ID:
770985
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 13: 155 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770318
Common Names
- Callicarpa oligantha
- Oliganthus Beautyberry
- Oliganthus Callicarpa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Callicarpa oligantha (also called Dwarf Beautyberry, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows in moist soils. It is native to North America, Asia, and Europe. It is found in woodlands, meadows, and wetland margins.
Uses & Benefits
Callicarpa oligantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It can also be used to stabilize shorelines and reduce erosion. It can also be used as a food source for some species of fish and birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Callicarpa oligantha is small and pink, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Callicarpa oligantha is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate drought and flooding. It can be cultivated in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Callicarpa oligantha
Callicarpa oligantha is found in the coastal waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Callicarpa oligantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Callicarpa oligantha?
Callicarpa oligantha
What are the common names of Callicarpa oligantha?
Small-flowered beautyberry or beautyberry
Where is Callicarpa oligantha found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions
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-30904: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.