Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 2: 246 (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333089
Common Names
- Flavens Vitex
- Flavens Chaste Tree
- Flavens Sage
Synonyms
- Vitex odorata Huber [unknown]
- Vitex rusbyi Moldenke [unknown]
Description
Vitex flavens (also called yellow-flowered 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 flavens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil conservation. The plant has medicinal uses, such as for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Vitex flavens are yellow, 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vitex flavens 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 flavens
Vitex flavens 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 flavens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vitex flavens?
Vitex flavens
What is the common name of Vitex flavens?
Yellow-flowered Vitex
What is the natural habitat of Vitex flavens?
Vitex flavens 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,