Vitex benuensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 141: 49 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332963
Common Names
- Benu Vitex
- Benu Chaste Tree
- Benu Sage
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vitex benuensis (also called Benue 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 benuensis 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 benuensis are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vitex benuensis 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 benuensis
Vitex benuensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
Vitex benuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vitex benuensis?
Vitex benuensis
What is the family of Vitex benuensis?
Verbenaceae
Where is Vitex benuensis 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-213339: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.