Asian beautyberry

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Asian beautyberry

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Callicarpa longifolia var. longissima
• Callicarpa longissima f. subglabra
• Callicarpa takakumensis
• Callicarpa longissima

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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-shotō islands. Together, these locations define the specific ecological footprint of Callicarpa dolichophyllas.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Callicarpa dolichophyllia is characterized by its structural classification as a phanerophyte, indicating that its perennating buds are located on aerial branches well above the soil surface, allowing it to maintain a robust woody stature throughout its lifecycle. Within this framework, the species exhibits a life form categorized as a nanophanerophyte, signifying that while it maintains a perennial woody structure, it typically develops as a relatively small shrub rather than a large tree. This growth habit allows the plant to thrive in its specific ecological niche, utilizing its elevated branching system to optimize light interception and reproductive success. Through its perennial existence, the plant undergoes seasonal cycles of vegetative growth and flowering, relying on its woody architecture to survive unfavorable periods and emerge successfully in subsequent growing seasons.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Callicarpa dolichophylla is characterized by its distinct growth form as a woody tree. Unlike climbing species, it is a self-supporting plant that does not function as a climber, whether in an obligatory or facultative capacity. It is an independent organism, showing no parasitic behavior, and maintains a terrestrial existence rather than acting as an epiphyte. The structural integrity of the plant is defined by its woody nature, which supports its upright, tree-like habit.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Callicarpa dolichophylla has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Journal of natural medicines

Chemicals

Callicarpa dolichophylla has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carnosol, Carnosic acid, Rosmanol.

carnosol

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
2. Transplantation proceedings
3. Journal of natural medicines

Carnosic acid

1. Transplantation proceedings
2. Journal of natural medicines

Rosmanol

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Callicarpa dolichophylla has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanolic extract of the leaves of Callicarpa longissima, extract.

Ethanolic extract of the leaves of callicarpa longissima

1. Journal of natural medicines

Extract

1. Transplantation proceedings