Callicarpa pentandra
About
Callicarpa pentandra is a species of beautyberry tree. It is a tall, large tree. The leaves are oval-shaped and the flowers are violet. The berries are green when young but become bright pink to purple when ripe. It ranges from India, Southern China, and the Solomon Islands to Borneo. In Borneo its local names are Belau, Bilau, Guro and Kayu hobo.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
How to use it
The beautyberry tree is valued not just for its stunning appearance but also for its ecological role. Its berries can attract various birds and wildlife, making it a great addition to gardens aimed at supporting local fauna.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Callicarpa pentandra
- Slug
- callicarpa-pentandra
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Genus
- Callicarpa
- Species
- pentandra
- Wikidata QID
- Q5021991
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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