Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heptaphylla
ID:
333807

Status:
valid

Authors:
Juss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Hist. Nat. 7: 7 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333139



Common Names

  • Vitex heptaphylla
  • Heptaphylla Vitex
  • Seven-Leaf Chaste Tree


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Synonyms

  • Vitex balbisii Spreng. [unknown]
  • Vitex lucida Moldenke [unknown]

Description

Vitex heptaphylla (also called Seven-Leaved Vitex, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in open woodlands and savannas. It has a dense canopy and dark green, glossy leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Vitex heptaphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil conservation. The plant has medicinal uses, such as for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vitex heptaphylla has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vitex heptaphylla 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 heptaphylla

Vitex heptaphylla is native to tropical Africa.

Vitex heptaphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vitex heptaphylla?

Vitex heptaphylla

What is the common name of Vitex heptaphylla?

Seven-leaved Vitex

What is the natural habitat of Vitex heptaphylla?

Vitex heptaphylla is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands

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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