Fauna
Plant · GBIF taxon 7309012

Bodinier's Beautyberry

Callicarpa bodinieri

Bodinier's beautyberry is a deciduous woodland shrub celebrated for its striking clusters of iridescent violet-purple fruits that persist well into winter. In midsummer, tight cymes of small lilac flowers emerge in the leaf axils, drawing a steady parade of bees and pollinating flies. As autumn progresses, the dark green foliage transitions to subtle shades of red and gold, eventually dropping to fully expose the vividly colored berry clusters along bare, arching stems.

DeciduousFloweringShrub
Bodinier's Beautyberry reference
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & prey
  • Sunlight
  • Water
  • Soil Nutrients
Predators
  • White-tailed Deer
  • Brown Hare
ThreatsHabitat clearing and agricultural expansion
HabitatsMontane forests, thickets, valley slopes, and stream margins
Life span15–30 years
Classification
  1. OrderLamiales
  2. FamilyLamiaceae
  3. GenusCallicarpa
  4. SpeciesCallicarpa bodinieri
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Wild berries have toxic look-alikes; never eat based on app identification alone.
Responsible observation
  • Winter Viewing: Inspect bare branches from late autumn through January to observe persistent purple fruit clusters.
  • Pollinator Watching: Visit flowering branches during sunny midsummer mornings to watch foraging native bees.
  • Cultivation Clue: Plant multiple shrubs in proximity to ensure thorough cross-pollination and dense berry sets.
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