Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
333747

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schumach. & Thonn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Beskr. Guin. Pl. : 288 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333079

Common Names

  • Ferruginea Vitex
  • Ferruginea Chaste Tree
  • Ferruginea Sage

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Synonyms

  • Vitex amboniensis Gürke [unknown]
  • Vitex amboniensis amaniensis W.Piep. [unknown]
  • Vitex amboniensis schlechteri G.Piep. [unknown]
  • Vitex dryadum S.Moore [unknown]
  • Vitex ferruginea amaniensis (G.Piep.) Verdc. [unknown]
  • Vitex ferruginea amboniensis (Gürke) Verdc. [unknown]
  • Vitex ferruginea amboniensis (Gürke) Verdc. [unknown]
  • Vitex fosteri C.H.Wright [unknown]
  • Vitex guerkeana H.Pearson [unknown]
  • Vitex guerkeana Hiern [unknown]
  • Vitex laevigata Baker [unknown]
  • Vitex laurentii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Vitex oxycuspis mossambicensis Moldenke [unknown]
  • Vitex pearsonii W.Piep. [unknown]
  • Vitex polyantha Baker [unknown]
  • Vitex rufescens Gürke [unknown]
  • Vitex swynnertonii S.Moore [unknown]
  • Vitex tangensis Gürke [unknown]
  • Vitex ferruginea ferruginea [unknown]

Description

Vitex ferruginea (also called rusty chaste tree, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in woodlands and savannas. It has a greyish-brown bark and its leaves are simple, opposite, ovate-lanceolate, and have a pointed tip.

Uses & Benefits

Vitex ferruginea is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a fertilizer for plants.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Vitex ferruginea are white, with five petals and a long, thin calyx. The seeds are small, black, and round, and the seedlings are small, with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vitex ferruginea can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and in well-draining soil. They should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Vitex ferruginea

Vitex ferruginea is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Sudan and south to Angola and Mozambique. It is also found in Yemen and Saudi Arabia.

Vitex ferruginea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vitex ferruginea?

Vitex ferruginea

What is the common name of Vitex ferruginea?

Rusty Vitex

What is the natural habitat of Vitex ferruginea?

Vitex ferruginea is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands

Species in the Vitex genus

Vitex acuminata, Vitex acunae, Vitex agelaeifolia, Vitex agnus-castus, Vitex ajugiflora, Vitex altissima, Vitex amaniensis, Vitex angolensis, Vitex aurea, Vitex befotakensis, Vitex benuensis, Vitex beraviensis, Vitex betsiliensis, Vitex bogalensis, Vitex bojeri, Vitex bracteata, Vitex brevilabiata, Vitex brevipetiolata, Vitex buchananii, Vitex burmensis, Vitex caespitosa, Vitex calothyrsa, Vitex canescens, Vitex capitata, Vitex carbunculorum, Vitex cauliflora, Vitex cestroides, Vitex chrysleriana, Vitex chrysocarpa, Vitex chrysomallum, Vitex ciliata, Vitex clementis, Vitex cochinchinensis, Vitex cofassus, Vitex collina, Vitex colombiensis, Vitex compressa, Vitex congolensis, Vitex cooperi, Vitex coursi, Vitex cuspidata, Vitex cymosa, Vitex degeneriana, Vitex dinklagei, Vitex discoideo-glandulosa, Vitex divaricata, Vitex diversifolia, Vitex djumaensis, Vitex doniana, Vitex duckei,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-213446: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Christian Friedrich Schumacher (1757-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schumach.' in the authors string.
Peter Thonning (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thonn.' in the authors string.