Callicarpa pedunculata
Taxonomy and growth
- Family
- Verbenaceae
- Genus
- Callicarpa
- Life cycle
- perennial
- Foliage
- deciduous
- Woodiness
- woody
- Height
- 3 m
- Fertility
- Insects
- Flower type
- hermaphrodite
- Pollinators
- Insects
Uses
Medicinal uses
Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.
The whole plant is analgesic, antiphlogistic and haemostatic[3]. a decoction is used in the treatment of haemoptysis, haematemesis, nose bleed, haematuria, traumatic bleeding, traumatic injuries and rheumatoid arthritis[3]. The whole plant can be crushed for external applications to wounds[3].
- Product or use
- Analgesic
- Product or use
- Antiphlogistic
- Product or use
- Haemostatic
Environment
- Range
- E. Asia - China.
- Habitat
- Alpine forests[3].
- Light
- full sun
- Shade tolerance
- no shade
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- Zone 10+
- Soil textures
- sandy, loamy, clay
- Soil pH
- acid, neutral, alkaline
- Drainage
- well drained
- Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
- No
- Drought
- intolerant
Propagation
Seed - sow February in a greenhouse[6]. Only just cover the seed[2]. Germination usually takes place within 1 - 3 months at 18°c[2]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter, planting them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood 10cm long, July/August in a frame. High percentage[6]. Cuttings of mature wood of the current season's growth with a heel[6] taken in early spring[5].
Cultivation
Requires a sunny position or light dappled shade[1][5]. Prefers a highly fertile well-drained loamy soil[1][5]. This species is only likely to be hardy in the very mildest parts of Britain, requiring a warm sunny corner. One report says that it is not frost tolerant[5], but another gives its native habitat as alpine forests[3], a habitat that would experience frosts[K]. Requires cross-pollination for good fruit production[4]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[5].
References
Bean. W. Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Murray 1981-00-00
Bird. R. (Editor) Growing from Seed. Volume 3. Thompson and Morgan. 1989-00-00
? A Barefoot Doctors Manual. Running Press ISBN 0-914294-92-X
Thomas. G. S. Ornamental Shrubs, Climbers and Bamboos. Murray 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-7195-5043-2
Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5
Sheat. W. G. Propagation of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers. MacMillan and Co 1948-00-00