Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
pilosissima
ID:
771222

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 31: 76 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770555

Common Names

  • Callicarpa pilosissima
  • Pilosissima Callicarpa
  • Callicarpa Pilosissima

Searching for Callicarpa pilosissima? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Callicarpa pilosissima (also called Hairy Beautyberry, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to China and grows in forests, grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Callicarpa pilosissima is used as a decorative plant and as an ornamental shrub.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callicarpa pilosissima has small purple flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.

Searching for Callicarpa pilosissima? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Callicarpa pilosissima is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Plant in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and prune as needed to maintain shape. Propagate by taking semi-ripe cuttings in summer or sow seed in spring.

Where to Find Callicarpa pilosissima

Callicarpa pilosissima can be found in the Brazilian states of Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais.

Callicarpa pilosissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callicarpa pilosissima?

Callicarpa pilosissima

What is the common name of Callicarpa pilosissima?

Pilosissima Beautyberry

What is the natural habitat of Callicarpa pilosissima?

Forests and thickets

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-30927: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.