Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ibarensis
ID:
333827

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 20: 226 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333159



Common Names

  • Vitex ibarensis
  • Ibarensis Vitex
  • Ibaraki Chaste Tree


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Description

Vitex ibarensis (also called Ibare 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 ibarensis 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 ibarensis 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 ibarensis is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Vitex ibarensis

Vitex ibarensis is native to Japan and the Ryukyu Islands.

Vitex ibarensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vitex ibarensis?

Vitex ibarensis

What is the family of Vitex ibarensis?

Lamiaceae

What is the common name of Vitex ibarensis?

Ibaraki 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,

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