About Callicarpa rubella Lindl.
Callicarpa rubella Lindl. is a species of beautyberry that is native to Southeast Asia. It is a shrub, which produces pink or purple flowers that are followed by dark-purple berries. These berries are classified as drupes. This species is grown in gardens as an ornamental plant, and its fruit attracts wildlife such as birds. In Indian folk medicine, the roots of Callicarpa rubella Lindl. have been used to treat tumors in the large intestine.