Vitex welwitschii

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 4-7 m tall. It can be 20 m tall. The branches have short hairs. The leaves are opposite and have 5 leaflets arranged like fingers on a hand. They have fine hairs underneath.

Also put in the family Verbenaceae.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

It flowers in March and fruits in November.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Vitex bracteosa Mildbr. [Invalid]; Vitex laurentii De Wild.; Vitex lomiensis Mildbr. [Invalid];