Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hallier f.) Govaerts
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
World Checkl. Seed Pl. 3(1): 12 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769198
Common Names
- Callicarpa Homoeophylla
- Small-Leaved Beautyberry
- Homoeophylla Callicarpa
Description
Callicarpa homoeophylla (also called 'Homoeophylla Beautyberry', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 feet tall. It is native to the Caribbean islands and is found in dry forests and coastal areas. The leaves are oblong and the flowers are small and white. The fruits are small, pinkish-purple berries.
Uses & Benefits
Callicarpa homoeophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Callicarpa homoeophylla has white flowers, small, round, black seeds and seedlings that are initially reddish-purple.
Cultivation and Propagation
Callicarpa homoeophylla is a shrub native to South Africa. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Callicarpa homoeophylla
Callicarpa homoeophylla can be found in the Northern Cape and Western Cape provinces of South Africa.
Callicarpa homoeophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Callicarpa homoeophylla?
Callicarpa homoeophylla
What is the common name of Callicarpa homoeophylla?
Homoeophylla Callicarpa
Where is Callicarpa homoeophylla found?
South Africa
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,