Callicarpa pedunculata
Callicarpa pedunculata, commonly known as the Beautyberry, is a versatile medicinal shrub valued in traditional herbalism. Renowned for its vibrant clusters of berries, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. It is frequently utilized for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, providing natural remedies for various skin and digestive ailments.
- Scientific name: Callicarpa pedunculata
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 |