Callicarpa rubella
Callicarpa rubella, commonly known as the beautyberry shrub, is a captivating medicinal plant native to specific subtropical regions. Renowned for its vibrant, bead-like clusters of berries, it offers significant therapeutic potential. Traditionally used in folk medicine, its leaves and fruits possess bioactive compounds valued for their diverse healing properties.
- Scientific name: Callicarpa rubella
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by 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 exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across parts of Asia. In China, it can be found inhabiting the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan regions. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the state of Assam. Additionally, the species is recorded as growing in Bangladesh. Together, these locations highlight the specific subtropical habitats where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Callicarpa rubella has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include isopimaric acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| isopimaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Callicarpa rubella has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, inflammation, pain, rheumatism.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| atherosclerosis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |