Vitex thorelii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dop
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Toulouse 57: 206 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333489
Common Names
- Vitex Teleravina
- Vitex Thorelii
- Vitex Thyrsiflora
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vitex thorelii (also called Thorel'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 India, China, and Southeast Asia. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Vitex thorelii 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 thorelii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vitex thorelii is an evergreen shrub native to Africa. 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 thorelii
Vitex thorelii can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Vitex thorelii FAQ
What is the common name of Vitex thorelii?
Thorel's chastetree
What is the growth rate of Vitex thorelii?
Slow to moderate
What is the hardiness zone of Vitex thorelii?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-213824: Based on the initial data import
Paul Dop (1876-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dop' in the authors string.