Beautyberry tree
Callicarpa pentandra

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

An erect shrub or small tree. It can grow 15 m tall. The leaves are oval and densely covered with short hairs. They are whitish underneath. The flowers are in panicles and the flowers are pink, blue or purple. They are 3 mm across. The fruit is fleshy and bright pink to purple.

Previously in the Verbenaceae family.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in open places in mixed forests. It is usually near rivers. It grows up to 300 m above sea level. It has been recorded up to 2,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Borneo, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, SE Asia, Solomon Islands

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Belau cantik, Guro, Pohon belau, Pohon guro

Synonyms

Callicarpa acuminatissima Teijsm. & Binn.; Geunsia cumingiana (Schauer) Rolfe; and many others