Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
strickeri
ID:
334139

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vatke & Hildebr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 43: 532 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333471



Common Names

  • Vitex Stellata
  • Vitex Strickeri
  • Vitex Stylosa


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Synonyms

  • Vitex lamiana W.Piep. [unknown]

Description

Vitex strickeri (also called Stricker's Chaste Tree, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree, growing to a height of 10–15 m. It is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Vitex strickeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vitex strickeri has small, white to pale blue flowers, which are followed by small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vitex strickeri is an evergreen shrub native to Africa. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings warm and moist until they have rooted, which can take several weeks.

Where to Find Vitex strickeri

Vitex strickeri can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Vitex strickeri FAQ

What is the common name of Vitex strickeri?

Stricker's chastetree

What is the growth rate of Vitex strickeri?

Slow to moderate

What is the hardiness zone of Vitex strickeri?

USDA Hardiness Zone 9 to 11

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-213807: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Vatke (1849-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vatke' in the authors string.
Friedrich Hermann Gustav Hildebrand (1835-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hildebr.' in the authors string.