Status:
valid
Authors:
Chun
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 1: 302 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769546
Common Names
- Kwangtung Beautyberry
- Callicarpa kwangtungensis
- Kwangtung Callicarpa
Description
Callicarpa kwangtungensis (also called Kwangtung beautyberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It has glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of small, white flowers. This plant is found in moist forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Callicarpa kwangtungensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to help attract birds and butterflies to the garden.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Callicarpa kwangtungensis var. kwangtungensis
Callicarpa kwangtungensis var. trichocarpa L.Q.Li
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Callicarpa kwangtungensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Callicarpa kwangtungensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a light, sandy soil.
Where to Find Callicarpa kwangtungensis
Callicarpa kwangtungensis can be found in moist forests in southern China.
Callicarpa kwangtungensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Callicarpa kwangtungensis?
Callicarpa kwangtungensis
What is the common name of Callicarpa kwangtungensis?
Kwangtung beautyberry
What is the natural habitat of Callicarpa kwangtungensis?
Callicarpa kwangtungensis is found in moist woods, thickets, and riverbanks
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,