Callicarpa macrophylla
Callicarpa macrophylla, commonly known as the large-leaf beautyberry, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to East Asia. Renowned for its vibrant purple berries, this plant is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering a rich source of bioactive compounds for therapeutic use.
- Scientific name: Callicarpa macrophylla
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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 diverse geographical distribution spanning multiple regions across Asia and the Indian Ocean. In East Asia, it can be found throughout South-Central China and Southeast China. Its presence extends to the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the regions of Assam and Bangladesh. Furthermore, the species has a notable distribution in the Western Indian Ocean, where it is located on the island of Réunion. Together, these locations highlight the wide ecological range of Callicarpa macrophylla.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Callicarpa macrophylla has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-cineole, Calliterpenone, Luteolin, alpha-selinene, beta-selinene.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Calliterpenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-selinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-selinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calliterpenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chrysoeriol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dendrolasin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| holophyllin F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| longipinocarvone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Callicarpa macrophylla has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Callicarpa macrophylla has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, antipyretic, inflammation, lipid peroxidation, uric acid.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lipid peroxidation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| uric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |