Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zenkeri
ID:
334226

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gürke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 33: 293 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333558



Common Names

  • Zenkeri Vitex
  • Vitex Zenkeri
  • Zenkeri Vitex


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Description

Vitex zenkeri (also called Zenker's Chaste Tree, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 4-6 m tall. It is native to Africa. It is commonly found in open woodland, scrub, and grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Vitex zenkeri is used as an ornamental plant, for soil stabilization, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vitex zenkeri 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 zenkeri 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 zenkeri

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

Vitex zenkeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vitex zenkeri?

Vitex zenkeri

What is the common name of Vitex zenkeri?

Zenkeri Vitex

Where does Vitex zenkeri grow?

Vitex zenkeri 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,