Callicarpa pedunculata -

Family:	Verbenaceae
Habit:	Shrub
Height:	3
Synonyms:
Range:	E. Asia - China.

Callicarpa pedunculata () is a Shrub which grows to a height of 3m . It has a hardness rating of 10.
The flowers from this plant are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and they are pollinated by Insects

Soil Information

Callicarpa pedunculata will grow in light (sandy),medium (loamy),hard (clay) soil. It is / is important for the soil to be well drained.
The soil prefers the following PH / acid levels :
- pH of less than 6, Acidic soils
- pH between 6 and 8, Neutral soils
- pH greater than 8, Basic soils
Callicarpa pedunculata prefers moist soils

Ideal Planting Locations

Callicarpa pedunculata should not be planted in shady areas.

Alpine forests[147].

Planting places suited to this plant described below.

• Grows within a woodland garden
• Works within dappled Shade

Cultivation Details

Requires a sunny position or light dappled shade[11, 200]. Prefers a highly fertile well-drained loamy soil[11, 200]. 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[200], but another gives its native habitat as alpine forests[147], a habitat that would experience frosts[K]. Requires cross-pollination for good fruit production[182]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

Edible Uses*

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Edible Rating: 0/5
None known

Medicinal Uses*

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Medicinal Rating: 2/5
The whole plant is analgesic, antiphlogistic and haemostatic[147]. a decoction is used in the treatment of haemoptysis, haematemesis, nose bleed, haematuria, traumatic bleeding, traumatic injuries and rheumatoid arthritis[147]. The whole plant can be crushed for external applications to wounds[147].

• Analgesic - Relieves pain.
• Antiphlogistic - Reduces inflammation.
• Haemostatic - Controls internal bleeding.

Propagation

Seed - sow February in a greenhouse[78]. Only just cover the seed[138]. Germination usually takes place within 1 - 3 months at 18°c[138]. 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[78]. Cuttings of mature wood of the current season's growth with a heel[78] taken in early spring[200].

Known Hazards

None known

Other Uses

None known

Cultivars

no recorded cultivars

References

The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.
Huxley. A.
Author: Huxley. A.
Rating:
Publisher : Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
Date of Publication : 1992

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