Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
medusaecalyx
ID:
333930

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.J.Lam

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 3: 59 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333262



Common Names

  • Vitex Medusaecalyx
  • Medusaecalyx Vitex
  • Vitex


Searching for Vitex medusaecalyx? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Vitex medusaecalyx (also called Medusa 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 medusaecalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vitex medusaecalyx flowers are white or pink, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Vitex medusaecalyx? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Vitex medusaecalyx 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 medusaecalyx

Vitex medusaecalyx can be found in Central and South America.

Vitex medusaecalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vitex medusaecalyx?

Vitex medusaecalyx

What is the family of Vitex medusaecalyx?

Lamiaceae

What is the common name of Vitex medusaecalyx?

Medusa 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