Vitex pseudocuspidata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mildbr. & W.Piep.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 26: 163 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333380
Common Names
- Vitex Pseudocuspidata
- Vitex Pseudolea
- Vitex Pulchra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vitex pseudocuspidata (also called False Chaste Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Verbenaceae family. It is native to India and other parts of South Asia. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Vitex pseudocuspidata 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 pseudocuspidata has small, white to lavender flowers with five petals and five sepals. The flowers are arranged in clusters, which are borne on the ends of the branches. The seeds are small, black, and oval in shape. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves, which are oval in shape and have toothed margins.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vitex pseudocuspidata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Both methods require full sun and moderate watering.
Where to Find Vitex pseudocuspidata
Vitex pseudocuspidata is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in moist, tropical forests and along the edges of rivers.
Vitex pseudocuspidata FAQ
What is the common name of Vitex pseudocuspidata?
Pseudocuspidata Vitex
What is the scientific name of Vitex pseudocuspidata?
Vitex pseudocuspidata
What are the medicinal uses of Vitex pseudocuspidata?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-213722: Based on the initial data import
Gottfried Wilhelm Johannes Mildbraed (1879-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mildbr.' in the authors string.
Walter Pieper (b.1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Piep.' in the authors string.