Callicarpa tomentosa
About
Callicarpa tomentosa is a species of beautyberry plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is found in Western Ghats of India and Sri Lanka. It is a small tree with about 5m tall. Leaves simple, opposite; elliptic to broadly elliptic; apex acute or acuminate. Purplish flowers show branched axillary cymes. Fruit is 3-4 seeded globose drupe. Fruits provide food for wildlife. They are sometimes used to make herbal medicine. The leaves are also food for wildlife.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
How to use it
Beautyberry can be used in herbal medicine, making it a valuable plant for those interested in natural remedies. Additionally, its fruits provide essential food for wildlife, supporting local ecosystems.
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In the kitchen
The fruits of the beautyberry plant are not typically eaten by humans, so it's best to leave them for the wildlife that enjoys them. Instead, consider using the leaves or exploring herbal medicine options if you're interested in natural remedies.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Callicarpa tomentosa
- Slug
- callicarpa-tomentosa
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Genus
- Callicarpa
- Species
- tomentosa
- Wikidata QID
- Q5021985
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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