Status:
valid
Authors:
Hance
Source:
wcs
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 5, 5: 233 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000768207
Common Names
- Brevipes Beautyberry
- Brevipes Callicarpa
- Brevipes Purpleberry
Description
Callicarpa brevipes (also called 'Short-stalked Beautyberry', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in forests and woodlands. It has oval-shaped leaves and clusters of small, pinkish-purple flowers with short stalks.
Uses & Benefits
Callicarpa brevipes is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Callicarpa brevipes var. brevipes
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Callicarpa brevipes has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two to four leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Callicarpa brevipes is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings taken in summer or autumn.
Where to Find Callicarpa brevipes
Callicarpa brevipes can be found in China and Japan.
Callicarpa brevipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Callicarpa brevipes?
Callicarpa brevipes
What is the common name of Callicarpa brevipes?
Short-stalked Beautyberry
What is the natural habitat of Callicarpa brevipes?
Callicarpa brevipes is found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
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,