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*Vitex rotundifolia Linnaeus f.. Beach Vitex, Roundleaf Chaste-tree. Hab: Coastal dunes, planted for ornament and stabilization and now spreading aggressively as an invasive species. Dist: Native of e. Asia, se. Asia, and nearby islands.

Origin/Endemic status: E. and se. Asia

Taxonomy Comments: See Cousins et al. (2010) and Roecker & Socha (2004) for additional information.

Other Comments: The runners are reported to reach 10m in length.

Synonymy : = Fl6, K1, K3, K4, Va, Chen & Gilbert (1994); = n/a – C, RAB, Tat; = Vitex trifolia L. ssp. littoralis Steenis – de Kok (2007); < Vitex trifolia L. – WH3

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: UPL (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)

Heliophily : 9

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