Vitex holoadenon - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dop
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Toulouse 57: 204 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333150
Common Names
- Vitex holoadenon
- Holoadenon Vitex
- Smooth Chaste Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vitex holoadenon (also called Holoadenon 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 holoadenon 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 holoadenon 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vitex holoadenon is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Vitex holoadenon should be watered regularly and fertilized twice a year.
Where to Find Vitex holoadenon
Vitex holoadenon is native to tropical Africa.
Vitex holoadenon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vitex holoadenon?
Vitex holoadenon
What is the family of Vitex holoadenon?
Lamiaceae
What is the common name of Vitex holoadenon?
Many-flowered Vitex
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-213510: Based on the initial data import
Paul Dop (1876-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dop' in the authors string.