Callicarpa pseudorubella
Callicarpa pseudorubella, commonly known as the False Beautyberry, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its vibrant berries and lush foliage, it possesses significant therapeutic potential. Traditional healers utilize its various extracts to treat diverse ailments, highlighting its valuable role in ethnobotanical medicine.
- Scientific name: Callicarpa pseudorubella
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the 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 is primarily found within a specific region of East Asia. Its documented geographical distribution is limited to the southeastern part of China. Within this territory, it thrives in the unique environmental conditions provided by the landscape. Consequently, researchers looking for this species focus their efforts on these particular southeastern provinces. This localized presence makes it a characteristic component of the regional flora.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Callicarpa pseudorubella has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include clerodane diterpenes, clerodane diterpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| clerodane diterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| clerodane diterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |