Callicarpa japonica
| Callicarpa japonica | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Callicarpa |
| Species: | C. japonica |
| Binomial name | |
| Callicarpa japonica Thunb., 1784 | |
Callicarpa japonica, known as East Asian beautyberry[1] or Japanese Beautyberry is a tree with purple berry fruits. The flowers can range from pink to white. This species is native to China, Japan, Korea, Ryukyu Islands, and Taiwan.[2] It is cultivated as an ornamental tree, and it is very popular in gardens and parks.
The berries are not edible for humans, but provide food for birds and deer. The leaves can be used to make herbal tea.
Gallery
flowers
berries
References
- ↑ English Names for Korean Native Plants (PDF). Pocheon: Korea National Arboretum. 2015. p. 383. ISBN 978-89-97450-98-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 May 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2017 – via Korea Forest Service.
- ↑ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
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