Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 20: 226 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333362
Common Names
- Vitex Phillyreifolia
- Vitex Lindleyana
- Vitex Lindleyi
Description
Vitex phillyreifolia (also called Chinese Chaste Tree, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 4-6 m tall. It is native to China, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea. It is commonly found in open woodland, scrub, and grassland.
Uses & Benefits
Vitex phillyreifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Vitex phillyreifolia 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vitex phillyreifolia 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 phillyreifolia should be watered regularly and fertilized twice a year.
Where to Find Vitex phillyreifolia
Vitex phillyreifolia is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in moist, tropical forests and along the edges of rivers.
Vitex phillyreifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vitex phillyreifolia?
Vitex phillyreifolia
What is the common name of Vitex phillyreifolia?
Phillyrea-leaved Vitex
Where is Vitex phillyreifolia 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,