Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lehmbachii
ID:
333874

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gürke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 33: 297 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333206



Common Names

  • Vitex lehmbachii
  • Lehmbach's Vitex
  • Lehmbachii Chaste Tree


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Description

Vitex lehmbachii (also called Lehmbach's chaste tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family. It is native to the Caribbean, and is found in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.

Uses & Benefits

Vitex lehmbachii is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a fertilizer for plants.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vitex lehmbachii 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 lehmbachii 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 lehmbachii

Vitex lehmbachii is native to tropical Africa.

Vitex lehmbachii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vitex lehmbachii?

Vitex lehmbachii

What is the family of Vitex lehmbachii?

Lamiaceae

What is the common name of Vitex lehmbachii?

Lehmbach's 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,