East Asian beautyberry
Callicarpa japonica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
East Asian beautyberry, scientifically known as Callicarpa japonica, is a versatile deciduous shrub celebrated for its striking ornamental value. Renowned for vibrant clusters of purple berries, it serves both aesthetic and medicinal purposes. Traditionally used in herbal remedies, this resilient plant offers unique therapeutic potential within East Asian ethnobotany.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Japanese Beauty-Berry · Japanese Beautyberry
- Scientific synonyms
- Amictonis Japonica · Callicarpa Antaoensis · 23 more
Names
Common Names
- Japanese beauty-berry
- Japanese Beautyberry
Regional and Traditional Names
French:
- Callicarpa du Japon
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Callicarpa japonicaSynonyms
- Amictonis japonica
- Callicarpa antaoensis
- Callicarpa caudatifolia
- Callicarpa kotoensis
- Callicarpa japonica var. erythrocarpa
- Callicarpa japonica var. leucocarpa
- Callicarpa japonica f. leucocarpa
- Premna staminea
- Callicarpa longifolia var. subglabrata
- Callicarpa japonica f. albiflos
- Callicarpa japonica f. albibaccata
- Callicarpa japonica f. albifructus
- Callicarpa japonica f. angustifolia
- Callicarpa japonica f. kiiruninsularis
- Callicarpa japonica var. kotoensis
- Callicarpa japonica subsp. luxurians
- Callicarpa japonica var. luxurians
- Callicarpa japonica f. taquetii
- Callicarpa murasaki
- Callicarpa taquetii
- Callicarpa australis
- Callicarpa japonica f. parvifolia
- Callicarpa japonica f. latifolia
- Callicarpa japonica f. rugosior
- Callicarpa japonica var. taquetii
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 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Hemostatic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hemostatic | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Callicarpa japonica has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include lipid peroxidation.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| lipid peroxidation | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |