Callicarpa nudiflora

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Callicarpa acuminata var. angustifolia
• Callicarpa macrophylla var. sinensis
• Callicarpa reevesii

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Callicarpa. Specifically, it is identified as the species Callicarpa nudiflora.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions in Asia. In China, it can be found in the Hainan province as well as throughout China Southeast. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is documented in Bangladesh. Additionally, the species is native to various parts of India. Finally, its range includes the island nation of Sri Lanka.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Callicarpa nudiflora is characterized by its existence as a perennial plant, ensuring its long-term presence within its ecological niche. Structurally, it exhibits a complex growth habit that can be classified under two distinct life forms: it functions as a phanerophyte, possessing elevated woody stems that protect its buds, while also displaying characteristics of a nanophanerophyte, where its growth architecture remains relatively low or compact. Throughout its various seasonal stages, the plant maintains an evergreen deciduousness, retaining its foliage to sustain photosynthetic activity consistently over time.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Callicarpa nudiflora is characterized by its growth form as a woody shrub. It functions as an independent organism, meaning it is not a parasite, and it maintains a terrestrial lifestyle rather than being an epiphyte. While it possesses a self-supporting climbing habit, it does not rely on other structures for primary stability, maintaining its structural integrity through its woody nature.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Callicarpa nudiflora is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation processes and metabolic efficiency. Its leaf morphology is defined by an ovate form featuring finely toothed margins, notably lacking any defensive leaf thorns or spines. Morphological adaptations related to resource acquisition and leaf construction are reflected in its Specific Leaf Area (SLA) values; the plant exhibits a mean SLA of 179.3533951 cm²/g, with values ranging from a minimum of 155.5311562 cm²/g to a maximum of 203.175634 cm²/g. These variations in SLA suggest a degree of physiological plasticity in leaf thickness and density, influencing how the plant manages light interception and gas exchange within its environment.

Leaf form :

ovate

Leaf margin :

finely toothed

Leaf spines :

no

Leaf thorns :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Specific Leaf Area (SLA) max:

203.175634 cm²/g

Specific Leaf Area (SLA) mean:

179.3533951 cm²/g

Specific Leaf Area (SLA) min:

155.5311562 cm²/g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Callicarpa nudiflora has 2 reported plant parts identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem.

Leaf

1. Phytochemistry
2. Chemistry & biodiversity
3. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Stem

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Chemicals

Callicarpa nudiflora has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include COMPOUND 6, Chrysoeriol, Compound 3, Sesquiterpenoid, callicarpic acid A.

COMPOUND 6

1. Phytochemistry

Chrysoeriol

1. Phytochemical analysis : PCA

Compound 3

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Sesquiterpenoid

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

callicarpic acid A

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

luteolin

1. Phytochemical analysis : PCA

quercetin

1. Phytochemical analysis : PCA

Medicinal Uses

Callicarpa nudiflora has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, Zika virus, cervicitis, inflammation, uric acid.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations