Vitex divaricata
Higuerillo
Also known as: Vitex divaricata var. cubensis Urb. +1 more
- Vitex divaricata var. cubensis Urb.
- Vitex divaricata var. haitiensis Urb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Vitex divaricata (commonly known as Higuerillo) is a tree belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry 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)
Caribbean, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.