Callicarpa americana American beautyberry (Verbenaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Callicarpa americana
American beautyberry
Deciduous shrub
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The Callicarpa americana plant species is found in Southeastern N. America - Florida to Texas and north to Oklahoma and Arkansas. It is a member of the Verbenaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as American beautyberry.

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Latin Name:  Callicarpa americana
Common Name:  American beautyberry
Family:  Verbenaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Rich woods and thickets[43].

Medicinal Information: A decoction of the root bark has been used as a diuretic[257]. The leaves are a cure for dropsy[61]. A tea made from the roots is used in the treatment of dysentery and stomach aches[222, 257]. A tea made from the roots and berries is used in the treatment of colic[222, 257]. Some native North American Indian tribes used the leaves and roots in sweat baths for the treatment of malaria, rheumatism and fevers[222, 257].

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