Vitex lokundjensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Piep.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 26: 165 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333223
Common Names
- Vitex lokundjensis
- Lokundjensis Vitex
- Lokundje Chaste Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vitex lokundjensis (also called Lokundje chaste tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family. It is native to Cameroon, and is found in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.
Uses & Benefits
Vitex lokundjensis 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 lokundjensis flowers are white or pink, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vitex lokundjensis is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny spot with well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It is best grown in a sheltered spot to protect it from strong winds. Water regularly during the growing season and prune after flowering to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Vitex lokundjensis
Vitex lokundjensis can be found in Central and South America.
Vitex lokundjensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vitex lokundjensis?
Vitex lokundjensis
What is the family of Vitex lokundjensis?
Lamiaceae
What is the common name of Vitex lokundjensis?
Lokundje 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-213578: Based on the initial data import
Walter Pieper (b.1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Piep.' in the authors string.