Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
334217

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gürke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 18: 166 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333549



Common Names

  • Welwitschii Vitex
  • Vitex Welwitschii
  • Welwitschii Vitex


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Synonyms

  • Vitex bracteosa Mildbr. [unknown]
  • Vitex lomiensis Mildbr. [unknown]

Description

Vitex welwitschii (also called Welwitsch's Chaste Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Verbenaceae family. It is native to Africa. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Vitex welwitschii 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 welwitschii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Vitex welwitschii 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 welwitschii

Vitex welwitschii can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Vitex welwitschii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vitex welwitschii?

Vitex welwitschii

What is the common name of Vitex welwitschii?

Welwitschii Vitex

Where does Vitex welwitschii grow?

Vitex welwitschii is native to tropical 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,