Narrowleaf Beautyberry

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Narrowleaf Beautyberry

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Callicarpa pilosissima var. henryi

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 the family Lamiaceae, it is specifically classified under the genus Callicarpa. Therefore, its full taxonomic identity is established as Callicarpa pilossissima.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is specifically recognized for its limited and localized presence within the natural landscape. Its geographical distribution is primarily concentrated in the region of Eastern Asia. Within this vast territory, the species can be found growing in Taiwan. This specific location serves as its primary habitat for survival and reproduction. Consequently, the plant's range is quite restricted to this particular island environment.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Callicarpa pilosisissima is characterized by its distinct growth habits and structural classifications within its ecosystem. As a woody perennial, it primarily functions as a phanerophyte, maintaining its perennating buds well above the ground level, which allows it to establish a stable presence in its natural habitat. Depending on the specific environmental conditions and the degree of canopy development or seasonal stress, its life form may also exhibit characteristics of a nanophanerophyte, where the height of the reproductive and vegetative buds is relatively low compared to larger phanerophytes. This life history strategy ensures survival through various seasonal cycles, utilizing its woody structure to endure environmental fluctuations while maintaining the ability to produce reproductive structures from elevated positions.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Callicarpa pilosissima is characterized by its growth habit as a woody plant, featuring robust structural development. It functions as a self-supporting clamberer, maintaining its own upright or sprawling stature without requiring external support to remain stable. As an independent organism, it does not exhibit parasitic behavior, obtaining all necessary nutrients through its own metabolic processes. Furthermore, it is strictly a terrestrial species, establishing its root system and growth within the soil rather than living as an epiphyte on other plants.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Callicarpa pilosissima has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Callicarpa pilosissima has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4-hydroxyphenethyl tetradecanoate, callicarpic acid A, callicarpic acid B.

4-hydroxyphenethyl tetradecanoate

1. Journal of natural products

callicarpic acid A

1. Journal of natural products

callicarpic acid B

1. Journal of natural products

Activities

Callicarpa pilosissima has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitubercular.

Antitubercular

1. Journal of natural products