Vitex compressa
Also known as: Vitex berteroana Pittier +2 more
- Vitex berteroana Pittier
- Vitex brittoniana Moldenke
- Vitex compressa f. angustifolia Moldenke
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Vitex compressa is a tree belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Vitex genus, encompassing over 200 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Netherlands Antilles, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela
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)
Peru, Windward Is.