Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 45: 699 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333520
Common Names
- Ugogoensis Vitex
- Vitex Ugogoensis
- Ugogoensis Vitex
Description
Vitex ugogoensis (also called Ugogo Chaste Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Verbenaceae family. It is native to Africa. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Vitex ugogoensis 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 ugogoensis has small, white to pale blue flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, while the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vitex ugogoensis 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 cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings warm and moist until they have rooted, which can take several weeks.
Where to Find Vitex ugogoensis
Vitex ugogoensis can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Vitex ugogoensis FAQ
What is the common name of Vitex ugogoensis?
Ugogoensis chastetree
What is the growth rate of Vitex ugogoensis?
Slow to moderate
What is the hardiness zone of Vitex ugogoensis?
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,