Callicarpa macrophylla | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Verbenaceae |
Genus: | Callicarpa |
Species: | C. macrophylla |
Binomial name | |
Callicarpa macrophylla |
Callicarpa macrophylla is a species of beautyberry. Its fruits are small white berries that actually are drupes.
The fruit is edible and can be eaten raw when it ripens. The seeds are poisonous. The leaves can also be use to make a herbal drink or as decorations.