Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurea
ID:
333618

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 3: 428 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332950



Common Names

  • Golden Vitex
  • Yellow Vitex
  • Yellow Chaste Tree


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Description

Vitex aurea (also called Golden Vitex, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Africa. It grows to a height of up to 15 meters and has a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm. It is found in dry savannas and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Vitex aurea is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal herb, and as a source of essential oils. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Vitex aurea 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 aurea is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Vitex aurea

Vitex aurea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

Vitex aurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vitex aurea?

Vitex aurea

What is the family of Vitex aurea?

Verbenaceae

Where is Vitex aurea found?

Tropical 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,

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