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Callicarpa pentandra

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Callicarpa pentandra
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Callicarpa
Species:
C. pentandra
Binomial name
Callicarpa pentandra
Roxb.

Callicarpa pentandra is a species of beautyberry tree. It is 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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