Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
dichotoma
ID:
769296

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lour.) K.Koch

Source:
wcs

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Dendrologie 2(1): 336 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000768629

Common Names

  • Two-lobed Beautyberry
  • Two-lobed Callicarpa
  • Two-lobed French Mulberry

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Description

Callicarpa dichotoma (also called Chinese Beautyberry, among many other common names) is a shrub native to East Asia. It has purple berries and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Callicarpa dichotoma is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callicarpa dichotoma has small, white flowers with yellow tips. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callicarpa dichotoma is a perennial plant that prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. It can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Callicarpa dichotoma

Callicarpa dichotoma can be found in Japan, Korea, and China.

Callicarpa dichotoma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callicarpa dichotoma?

Callicarpa dichotoma

What is the common name of Callicarpa dichotoma?

Purple Beautyberry

What is the natural habitat of Callicarpa dichotoma?

Woodlands, thickets, and roadsides in eastern 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-30739: Based on the initial data import
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.