Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
agelaeifolia
ID:
333582

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mildbr. ex W.Piep.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 26: 162 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332914



Common Names

  • Vitex agelaeifolia
  • Agelaeifolia Vitex
  • Agelaeifolia Vitex


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Synonyms

  • Vitex wellensi De Wild. [unknown]
  • Vitex agelaeifolia rufula Moldenke [unknown]

Description

Vitex agelaeifolia (also called Agelaea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 meters in height. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It is found in a variety of habitats, including coastal regions, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vitex agelaeifolia is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Vitex agelaeifolia are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vitex agelaeifolia is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Vitex agelaeifolia

Vitex agelaeifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

Vitex agelaeifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vitex agelaeifolia?

Vitex agelaeifolia

What is the common name of Vitex agelaeifolia?

Agelaeifolia Vitex

What is the natural habitat of Vitex agelaeifolia?

Tropical and subtropical regions of 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-213295: Based on the initial data import
Gottfried Wilhelm Johannes Mildbraed (1879-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mildbr.' in the authors string.
Walter Pieper (b.1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Piep.' in the authors string.