Vitex velutinifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Munir
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 10: 59 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333532
Common Names
- Velutinifolia Vitex
- Vitex Velutinifolia
- Velutinifolia Vitex
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vitex velutinifolia (also called Velvet-leaved 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 velutinifolia 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 velutinifolia has small, white to pale blue flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, while the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vitex velutinifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Vitex velutinifolia
Vitex velutinifolia can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.
Vitex velutinifolia FAQ
What is the common name of Vitex velutinifolia?
Velutinifolia chastetree
What is the growth rate of Vitex velutinifolia?
Slow to moderate
What is the hardiness zone of Vitex velutinifolia?
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-213864: Based on the initial data import
Ahmad Abid Munir (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munir' in the authors string.