Callicarpa americana, is native to the southeastern United States, occurring from Texas and Oklahoma eastward to Florida and north into Virginia, often in open woodlands, thickets, and along the edges of fields. It is a deciduous shrub typically reaching 3–8 ft in height with an open, arching form, favoring moist, well-drained soils but adaptable to a range of conditions including sandy or clay substrates. The flowers are small, about 0.1–0.2 in across, and appear in tight clusters along the stems in late spring to early summer. Each bloom has a tubular base with four light purple to lavender petals and long protruding stamens tipped with yellow anthers. These blossoms give way to showy clusters of bright purple berries in late summer and fall, which persist into winter and are valued for their ornamental appeal and wildlife food source. The plant is easily propagated from seed or softwood cuttings and is occasionally used in traditional practices, where berry infusions and leaf extracts have been employed for medicinal and insect-repellent purposes.