Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Pei & W.Z.Fang
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 65(1): 210 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000771046
Common Names
- Willow-leaved Beautyberry
- Callicarpa salicifolia
- Willow-leaved Callicarpa
Description
Callicarpa salicifolia (also called 'Willow-leaved Beautyberry' or 'Willow-leaved Callicarpa', among many other common names) is a shrub with small, white flowers and purple berries. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Callicarpa salicifolia is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Callicarpa salicifolia has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two or three short, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Callicarpa salicifolia can be propagated from cuttings or division. It prefers moist soil and partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Callicarpa salicifolia
Callicarpa salicifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in open, dry areas such as grasslands and scrublands.
Callicarpa salicifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Callicarpa salicifolia?
Callicarpa salicifolia
What is the common name of Callicarpa salicifolia?
Willow-leaved Beautyberry
What is the natural habitat of Callicarpa salicifolia?
Moist 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
Wen Zhe Fang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Z.Fang' in the authors string.