Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
patula
ID:
334012

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.A.Bruce

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 6: 237 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333344



Common Names

  • Vitex Patula
  • Patula Vitex
  • Vitex


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vitex patula 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 patula is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Vitex patula should be watered regularly and fertilized twice a year.

Where to Find Vitex patula

Vitex patula is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in moist, tropical forests and along the edges of rivers.

Vitex patula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vitex patula?

Vitex patula

What is the common name of Vitex patula?

Spreading Vitex

Where is Vitex patula found?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of West Africa

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,

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