Vitex






 

 
Vitex agnus-castus L. (Images by Dr.Gurcharan Singh, Aarti Khale (Identified by D.S Rawat) & Siva (Identified by D.S Rawat) (Inserted by Bhagyashri Ranade))
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Vitex altissima L.f. (Images by Anurag N. Sharma) 

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Vitex canescens Kurz (Images by Raju Das (Inserted by Bhagyashri Ranade))
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Vitex glabrata R.Br. (Images by Dr.Gurcharan Singh (Inserted by Bhagyashri Ranade))
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Vitex leucoxylon L.f. (Images by Santhan. P (1), Dr.Balkar Singh (2,3 - Identified by Nayan Singh) & Dinesh Valke (4) (Inserted by Bhagyashri Ranade))
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Vitex negundo L. (Images by Bhagyashri Ranade & Nidhan Singh (Identified by Adittya Dharap))
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Vitex peduncularis Wall. ex Schauer (Images by Raman Arunachalam (Inserted by Bhagyashri Ranade))
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Vitex trifolia L. (Images by Dinesh Valke & Alka Khare (Identified by Adittya Dharap) (Inserted by Bhagyashri Ranade & J.M.Garg))
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BinomialHabitNotesReferencesDistributionCommon name
Vitex altissima L.f.TreeDry Evergreen to Moist Deciduous ForestsFlora of Tamil Nadu, VOL. II, 1987All districtsMayilaadi
Vitex leucoxylon L.f.TreeDeciduous Forests, Riparian, also CultivatedFlora of Tamil Nadu, VOL. II, 1987; Matthew 1983Chennai, Coimbatore, Dharmapuri, Theni, Tirunelveli, Nilgiri, Tiruchchirappalli, Tiruvannamalai, ViluppuramNeer nochi
Vitex negundo L. var. negundosmall treePlains, Open Moist Localities, Cultivated All districtsNochi, Vennochi, Nirkkundi, Nallanochi
Vitex negundo L. var. purpurascens Sivar. & Moldenke is a synonym of Vitex negundo L. Small tree/ shrubDeciduous Forests, Cultivated in PlainsFlora of Tamil Nadu, VOL. II, 1987NilgiriKarru Nochi
Vitex peduncularis Wall. ex SchauerTreeWestern Ghats & Eastern Ghats, Dry Deciduous ForestsFlora of Tamil Nadu, VOL. II, 1987; Matthew 1983Dharmapuri, Nilgiri, Tiruchchirappalli 
Vitex pinnata L.TreeWestern Ghats, Dry Deciduous ForestsFlora of Tamil Nadu, VOL. II, 1987Dindigul, Tirunelveli Mayilaadi
Vitex trifolia L.Small tree/ shrubPlains, Open  LocalitiesFlora of Tamil Nadu, VOL. II, 1987; Matthew 1983Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Ramanathapuram, Tiruvannamalai, Viluppuram 

 

 
Botanical nameSynonymsFamilyCommon name
Vitex altissima Verbenaceae Peacock Chaste Tree
Vitex leucoxylon Wallrothia leucoxylon Verbenaceae White-Wood Chaste Tree
Vitex negundo Verbenaceae Chaste Tree
Vitex trifolia Verbenaceae Three-Leaved Chaste Tree

 

 
 
 
 
The genus Vitex: A review by Anita Rani and Anupam Sharma1 Pharmacogn Rev. 2013 Jul-Dec; 7(14): 188–198.
Abstract- The review includes 161 references on the genus Vitex, and comprises ethnopharmacology, morphology and microscopy, phytoconstituents, pharmacological reports, clinical studies, and toxicology of the prominent species of Vitex. Essential oils, flavonoids, iridoid glycosides, diterpenoides and ligans constitute major classes of phytoconstituents of the genus. A few species of this genus have medicinal value, among these, leaves and fruits of V. agnus-castus Linn. (Verbenaceae) has been traditionally used in treatment of women complaints. V. agnus-castus has also been included in herbal remedies, which are in clinical use to regulate the menstrual cycle, reduce premenstrual symptom tension and anxiety, treat some menopausal symptoms as well as to treat hormonally induced acne. Despite a long tradition of use of some species, the genus has not been explored properly. In the concluding part, the future scope of Vitex species has been emphasized with a view to establish their multifarious biological activities and mode of action.has been traditionally used in treatment of women complaints. V. agnus-castus has also been included in herbal remedies, which are in clinical use to regulate the menstrual cycle, reduce premenstrual symptom tension and anxiety, treat some menopausal symptoms as well as to treat hormonally induced acne. Despite a long tradition of use of some species, the genus has not been explored properly. In the concluding part, the future scope of Vitex species has been emphasized with a view to establish their multifarious biological activities and mode of action.
Species used in medicine:
Vitex rotundifolia L.f. is a synonym of Vitex trifolia subsp. litoralis Steenis


  
Ayurvedic Drugs and Their Plant Sources By V. V. Sivarajan, Indira Balachandran (1994)- Details-
 
 
 
1997 IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants edited by Kerry Scott Walter, Harriet J. Gillett-
Vitex wimberleyi Kurz- Indeterminate- Andamans
 
Biodiversity in India, Volume 4 edited by T. Pullaiah (2006)- Details-
 
 
 
Floriculture in India By Gurcharan Singh Randhawa, Amitabha Mukhopadhyay (2005)- Details-

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I have updated eFI (efloraofindia) page on Vitex

Attempts have been made to incorporate most of the species available in India & nearby areas with details & keys directly or through links as far as possible. It’s quite possible that there may be some discrepancy in the accepted names & synonyms taken from other links.

Species discussed so far in efloraofindia are given at the bottom of the page in the form of links against Subpages. On clicking them one can see all the details.

If someone can provide complete list of Indian species with source references it will be wonderful.

Any comments/ corrections are welcome.

Pl. go through ‎Vitex page with images of species in efloraofindia (done by Bhagyashri Ranade ji).

If you find any mis-identification, pl. let us know.

If anybody can send images of other species of this genera (for incorporation in the website), it will be really nice. Also, if anybody is interested to take up the activity of inserting images on efloraofindia pages from efloraofindia posts, pl. let us know.