Status:
valid
Authors:
L.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1782
Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 293 (1782)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333212
Common Names
- Vitex leucoxylon
- Leucoxylon Vitex
- White-Wood Chaste Tree
Synonyms
- Vitex leucoxylon saligna (Roxb.) Moldenke [unknown]
- Vitex leucoxylon zeylanica Moldenke [unknown]
- Vitex leucoxylon zeylanica (Moldenke) Moldenke [unknown]
- Vitex rheedei Kostel. [unknown]
- Vitex saligna Roxb. [unknown]
- Wallrothia leucoxylon (L.f.) Roth [unknown]
Description
Vitex leucoxylon (also called white-wood chaste tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family. It is native to India, and is found in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.
Uses & Benefits
Vitex leucoxylon 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
Vitex leucoxylon has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vitex leucoxylon is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Vitex leucoxylon
Vitex leucoxylon can be found in Australia.
Vitex leucoxylon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vitex leucoxylon?
Vitex leucoxylon
What is the family of Vitex leucoxylon?
Lamiaceae
What is the common name of Vitex leucoxylon?
White-wooded Vitex
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,