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Vitex

not marked as a favorite taxon *Vitex negundo Linnaeus. Common name: Chinese Chaste-tree. Phenology: Jun-Jul; Aug-Nov. Habitat: Disturbed areas, road shoulders. Distribution: Native of China. Reported for FL, MS, LA, KY, with uncertain documentation. See Barger et al. (2012) for additional discussion of this species in AL.

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Origin/Endemic status: E. and se. Asia

Taxonomy Comments: It is unclear what varieties are naturalizing in our region. The varieties may warrant recognition (see Chen & Gilbert 1994).

Synonymy ⓘ: = Fl6, WH3; = n/a — RAB; < Vitex negundo L. — C; > Vitex negundo L. var. cannabifolia (Siebold & Zucc.) Hand.-Mazz. — Ar, K4, Chen & Gilbert (1994); > Vitex negundo L. var. heterophylla (Franch.) Rehder — NcTx, Tx, Chen & Gilbert (1994); > Vitex negundo L. var. intermedia (S.J.Pei) Moldenke — Tx; > Vitex negundo L. var. negundo — Ar, K4, Chen & Gilbert (1994); Vitex negundo L. Basionym: Vitex negundo L. 1753

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: UPL
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: UPL
  • Great Plains: UPL
  • Midwest: UPL

Heliophily ⓘ: 9

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