Vitex capitata Vahl

Species

Angiosperms > Lamiales > Lamiaceae > Vitex

Characteristics

A small tree. It grows 15 m tall.
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Growth form tree
Growth support free-standing
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Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 15.0
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Photosynthetic pathway c3

Environment

It is a tropical plant.
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-12

Usage

The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw.
Uses material
Edible fruits
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Cultivation

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Distribution

Vitex capitata world distribution map, present in Brazil, Guyana, Indonesia, Suriname, and Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)

Conservation status

Vitex capitata threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:865638-1
WFO ID wfo-0000332999
COL ID 5BL27
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Synonyms

Vitex wittrockiana Vitex bignonioides Vitex capitata Vitex brasiliensis Vitex capitata f. albiflora