Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villosissima
ID:
1415070

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Moldenke) Callm. & Phillipson

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Candollea 73(1): 136. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427535

Common Names

  • Vitex villosissima
  • Hairy Vitex
  • Hairy Chaste Tree

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Description

Vitex villosissima (also called Hairy Vitex, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical Africa. It has a shrubby habit and can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers dry, sunny habitats such as savannas and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Vitex villosissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vitex villosissima has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vitex villosissima is an evergreen shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring and can be harvested in late summer.

Where to Find Vitex villosissima

Vitex villosissima is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Vitex villosissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vitex villosissima?

Vitex villosissima

What type of plant is Vitex villosissima?

Vitex villosissima is a species of shrub in the family Verbenaceae.

Where is Vitex villosissima found?

Vitex villosissima is found in India.

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

Peter B. Phillipson (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phillipson' in the authors string.
Martin Wilhelm Callmander (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callm.' in the authors string.
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.