Beautyberry
Callicarpa erioclona

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A loose shrub. It grows 2 m tall. The twigs have brown hairs. The leaves are oblong to oval and 13-24 cm long by 5-10 cm wide. The fruit are small berries that grow in tight clusters. The fruit are 3-4 mm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, SE Asia, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The fruit are not commonly used.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Alo-loy, Kagong, Palis, Salingarau, Tambalabasi, Tigau, Tubang-dalag

Synonyms

Callicarpa cana var. repanda Warb.; Callicarpa rivularis Merr.; Callicarpa subalbida Elmer; and others