Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sprucei
ID:
334133

Status:
valid

Authors:
Briq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 4: 846 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333465

Common Names

  • Acmena Wightiana
  • Vitex Sprucei
  • Vitex Stahelii

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Synonyms

  • Vitex spongiocarpa Ducke [unknown]
  • Vitex spongiocarpa longidentata Moldenke [unknown]
  • Vitex sprucei longidentata Moldenke [unknown]
  • Vitex sprucei vaupesensis Moldenke [unknown]

Description

Vitex sprucei (also called Spruce's Chaste Tree, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree, growing to a height of 10–15 m. It is native to South America. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Vitex sprucei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vitex sprucei has small, white to pale blue flowers, which are followed by small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vitex sprucei is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the seedlings warm and moist until they are established, which can take several weeks.

Where to Find Vitex sprucei

Vitex sprucei can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Vitex sprucei FAQ

What is the common name of Vitex sprucei?

Spruce's chastetree

What is the growth rate of Vitex sprucei?

Slow to moderate

What is the hardiness zone of Vitex sprucei?

USDA Hardiness Zone 9 to 11

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