Vitex cofassus
New Guinea Teak, Vitex
Also known as: Vitex cofassus f. anomala Moldenke +3 more
- Vitex cofassus f. anomala Moldenke
- Vitex cofassus var. puberula H.J.Lam
- Vitex monophylla K.Schum.
- Vitex punctata Schauer
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Vitex cofassus (commonly known as New Guinea-teak or Vitex) is a tree belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Naturally occurring in Tropical Asia and the Pacific, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Vitex, which contains over 200 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Malesia, Northwestern Pacific, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bismarck Archipelago, Caroline Is., Maluku, Marianas, New Guinea, Solomon Is., Sulawesi
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Jawa, Sri Lanka