Callicarpa dolichophylla
Callicarpa dolichophylla, commonly known as a member of the beautyberry family, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional herbalism. Distinguished by its elongated leaves, this species offers diverse therapeutic properties. It is frequently utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, showcasing the rich biodiversity of botanical remedies.
- Scientific name: Callicarpa dolichophylla
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it falls under the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized within the genus Callicarpa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Callicarpa | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across several key regions in East Asia. Within China, its distribution spans the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Moving further east, the species is also documented as occurring in Japan. Additionally, its presence extends to the Nansei-shotÅ islands. Together, these locations define the specific ecological footprint of Callicarpa dolichophyllas.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |