Status:
valid
Authors:
F.P.Metcalf
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Lingnan Sci. J. 11: 407 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000771205
Common Names
- Callicarpa Siong-saiensis
- Siong-sai Beautyberry
- Siong-sai Callicarpa
Description
Callicarpa siong-saiensis (also called 'Siong-sai Beautyberry', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to China and is found in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Callicarpa siong-saiensis is an ornamental shrub with white flowers and purple-blue berries. It is often used in landscaping and as a border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Callicarpa siong-saiensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Callicarpa siong-saiensis is a deciduous shrub native to China. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Callicarpa siong-saiensis
Callicarpa siong-saiensis is native to Thailand and can be found in open, dry areas such as grasslands and scrublands.
Callicarpa siong-saiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Callicarpa siong-saiensis?
Callicarpa siong-saiensis
What is the common name of Callicarpa siong-saiensis?
Siong-Sai Beautyberry
What is the natural habitat of Callicarpa siong-saiensis?
It is native to Thailand and grows in moist forests and along streams
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,