Vitex nlonakensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 26: 162 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333316
Common Names
- Vitex Nlonakensis
- Nlonakensis Vitex
- Vitex
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vitex nlonakensis (also called Nlonako Chaste Tree, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in woodlands, savannas, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Vitex nlonakensis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of wood for construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vitex nlonakensis has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vitex nlonakensis is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Vitex nlonakensis should be watered regularly and fertilized twice a year.
Where to Find Vitex nlonakensis
Vitex nlonakensis is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands. It can be found in moist, tropical forests and along the edges of rivers.
Vitex nlonakensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vitex nlonakensis?
Vitex nlonakensis
What is the common name of Vitex nlonakensis?
Nlonakense Vitex
Where is Vitex nlonakensis found?
It is found in the tropical rainforests of West Africa
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-213665: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.