6,638 observationsLeast Concern
Beach Vitex
Vitex rotundifolia
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Lamiales βΊFamily: Lamiaceae βΊGenus: Vitex
About
Vitex rotundifolia, the roundleaf chastetree or beach vitex is a species of Vitex that is native to seashores throughout the Pacific. Its range includes continents and islands stretching from India east to Hawaii and from Korea south to Australia. This woody perennial plant typically grows approximately 1 m in height. It has a sprawling growth habit and produces runners that root regularly at nodes. This rooting pattern allows the plant to spread rapidly. At maturity, V....
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Beach Vitex is Vitex rotundifolia.
- Beach Vitex belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Beach Vitex belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Beach Vitex belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Beach Vitex belongs to the order Lamiales.
- Beach Vitex belongs to the family Lamiaceae.
- Beach Vitex belongs to the genus Vitex.