Vitex pinnata

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The bark is grey brown, cracked and flaky. The leaves have 3-5 leaflets. The outer 2 are usually smaller. The leaves are 3-25 cm long by 1.5-10 cm wide. The leaves have a scent. They taper to the tip and are rounded at the base. The flowers are in groups at the ends of the branches. They are whitish-blue. The fruit are 5-8 mm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves/bark - medicine.

How it is grown

It can be grown by seeds or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Vitex arborea Roxb.; and many others