Vitex lucens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kirk
Source:
wcs
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 29: 525 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333234
Common Names
- Vitex lucens
- Lucens Vitex
- Shining Chaste Tree
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- Vitex glabrata F.Muell. [unknown]
- Vitex littoralis A.Cunn. [unknown]
- Ephialis pentaphylla Banks & Sol. ex A.Cunn. [unknown]
Description
Vitex lucens (also called Shining Chaste Tree, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in woodlands, savannas, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Vitex lucens is used as an ornamental plant, for soil stabilization, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vitex lucens 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 lucens 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 lucens
Vitex lucens can be found in Central and South America.
Vitex lucens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vitex lucens?
Vitex lucens
What is the family of Vitex lucens?
Lamiaceae
What is the common name of Vitex lucens?
Shining 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-213588: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Kirk (1828-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirk' in the authors string.