Kingdom Plantae Family Lamiaceae Scientific name Callicarpa pentandra Rank Species | Order Lamiales Genus Callicarpa Higher classification Beautyberry | |
Similar Beautyberry, Lamiaceae, Callicarpa shikokiana, Callicarpa acuminata, Callicarpa tomentosa | ||
Callicarpa pentandra is a species of beautyberry tree. It's 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.
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