Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
degeneriana
ID:
333712

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods 64: 32 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333044



Common Names

  • Degeneriana Vitex
  • Vitex Degeneriana
  • Vitex Dege


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Description

Vitex degeneriana (also called African black plum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in woodlands and savannas. It has a dark grey bark and its leaves are simple, opposite, ovate-lanceolate, and have a pointed tip.

Uses & Benefits

Vitex degeneriana 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

Vitex degeneriana has small, white flowers that have a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vitex degeneriana is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking semi-ripe cuttings in summer and rooting them in a sandy compost. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Vitex degeneriana

Vitex degeneriana is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Sudan and south to Angola and Mozambique. It is also found in Yemen and Saudi Arabia.

Vitex degeneriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vitex degeneriana?

Vitex degeneriana

What is the common name of Vitex degeneriana?

Degener's Vitex

What is the natural habitat of Vitex degeneriana?

Tropical and subtropical forests of India, China, and Southeast Asia

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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