Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
negundo
ID:
333971

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 638 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333303



Common Names

  • Vitex Negundo
  • Negundo Vitex
  • Vitex


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Synonyms

  • Vitex leucoxylon Blanco [unknown]
  • Vitex negundo incisa (Lam.) C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Vitex simplicifolia B.N.Lin & S.W.Wang [unknown]
  • Vitex negundo intermedia C.P'ei [unknown]
  • Vitex negundo intermedia (C.P'ei) Moldenke [unknown]
  • Vitex agnus-castus negundo (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vitex agnus-castus negundoides Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vitex negundo macrophylla Moldenke [unknown]
  • Vitex negundo alba C.P'ei [unknown]
  • Vitex negundo laxipaniculata C.P'ei [unknown]
  • Vitex negundo sessilis Moldenke [unknown]
  • Agnus-castus negundo Carrière [unknown]
  • Vitex trifolia crenatis Lam. [unknown]
  • Vitex nogondo Linnaeus ap.Bojer [unknown]

Description

Vitex negundo (also called Five-leaved 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 Asia and is found in woodlands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vitex negundo has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of wood for construction.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vitex negundo var. cannabifolia (Siebold & Zucc.) Hand.-Mazz.
Vitex negundo var. microphylla Hand.-Mazz.
Vitex negundo var. negundo
Vitex negundo var. thyrsoides C.Pei & S.L.Liou

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vitex negundo has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vitex negundo is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is native to India 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 negundo

Vitex negundo can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Vitex negundo FAQ

What is the common name of Vitex negundo?

Five-leaved Chaste Tree

What is the scientific name of Vitex negundo?

Vitex negundo

What are the medicinal uses of Vitex negundo?

It is used to treat fever, skin diseases, digestive problems, and respiratory disorders.

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