beauty-berry

Names

Common Names

• beauty-berry
• Beautyberries

Regional and Traditional Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Amictonis
• Sphondylococcum
• Aganon
• Spondylococcos
• Illa
• Porphyra
• Mamanira

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 classified under the genus Callicarpa.

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across significant regions of Asia and the Indian Ocean. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central areas, the island of Hainan, and the northern region of Manchuria. Beyond the Asian continent, the species extends into the Western Indian Ocean. Specifically, it can be found growing in the diverse ecosystems of Madagascar. Additionally, its range includes the island of Réunion, completing its broad environmental footprint.

Chemicals

Callicarpa has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Terpenoids, triterpenoids.

Flavonoids

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Terpenoids

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

triterpenoids

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Callicarpa has 6 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antitubercular, Hemostatic.

Most Reported Activities

Medicinal Uses

Callicarpa has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include acne vulgaris, hematemesis, hematuria, inflammation, rheumatism.

Most Reported Uses