Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oxycuspis
ID:
334001

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 5: 326 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333333

Common Names

  • Vitex Oxycuspis
  • Oxycuspis Vitex
  • Vitex

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Description

Vitex oxycuspis (also called sharp-pointed 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 oxycuspis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of wood for construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vitex oxycuspis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Vitex oxycuspis 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 oxycuspis should be watered regularly and fertilized twice a year.

Where to Find Vitex oxycuspis

Vitex oxycuspis is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in moist, tropical forests and along the edges of rivers.

Vitex oxycuspis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vitex oxycuspis?

Vitex oxycuspis

What is the common name of Vitex oxycuspis?

Sharp-pointed Vitex

Where is Vitex oxycuspis 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,

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