velvet-leaf
Callicarpa pedunculata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Velvet-leaf, scientifically known as Callicarpa pedunculata, is a distinctive medicinal shrub prized in traditional herbalism. Characterized by its soft, textured foliage and vibrant berries, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. It is widely utilized for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, serving as a vital resource in holistic healing.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Velvetleaf · Velvet-Leaf
- Scientific synonyms
- Callicarpa Cuspidata · Callicarpa Dentata · 20 more
Names
Common Names
- velvetleaf
- velvet-leaf
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Callicarpa pedunculataSynonyms
- Callicarpa cuspidata
- Callicarpa dentata
- Callicarpa formosana var. glabrata
- Callicarpa integerrima var. serrulata
- Callicarpa tzitanshaniana
- Callicarpa formosana var. tzitanshaniana
- Callicarpa pedunculata var. longifolia
- Callicarpa obtusifolia
- Callicarpa ovata
- Callicarpa ningpoensis
- Callicarpa rubella f. robusta
- Callicarpa viridis
- Callicarpa taiwaniana
- Callicarpa aspera
- Callicarpa blancoi
- Callicarpa formosana
- Callicarpa formosana f. angustata
- Callicarpa formosana var. longifolia
- Callicarpa brevipes var. glabrescens
- Callicarpa pedunculata var. psilocalyx
- Callicarpa pedunculata var. glabriuscula
- Callicarpa pedunculata var. glandulsoa
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, Callicarpa pedunculata represents a distinct medicinal species within this taxonomic hierarchy.
| 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 broad geographical range across several key regions of Asia. In China, its presence is noted specifically in Hainan and throughout China Southeast. Its distribution extends into Eastern Asia, where it can be found in Taiwan as well as the Nansei-shoto islands. Additionally, the species reaches into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the Assam region. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive across varied subtropical landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Callicarpa pedunculata has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Terpenoids, Ursolic acid, luteolin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ursolic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis
Terpenoids
- Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis
Ursolic acid
- Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis
luteolin
- Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis