Callicarpa japonica
Callicarpa japonica, commonly known as Japanese beautyberry, is a versatile deciduous shrub native to East Asia. Renowned for its striking clusters of vibrant purple berries, this ornamental plant offers significant medicinal potential. Traditionally used in folk remedies, it possesses bioactive properties that support various therapeutic applications in herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Callicarpa japonica
- 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, it follows the order Lamiales and is situated in the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by 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 is widely distributed across various regions of Eastern Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Additionally, the species can be found growing in the Manchuria region of China. Its range also extends beyond the mainland to include the islands of Japan. Consequently, the geographical footprint of Callicarpa japonica spans several distinct ecological zones within the East Asian landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New Jersey | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New York | WCVP |
Activities
Callicarpa japonica has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Hemostatic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hemostatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Callicarpa japonica has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include lipid peroxidation.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lipid peroxidation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |