Vitex doniana
Black Plum
Also known as: Vitex chariensis A.Chev. +11 more
- Vitex chariensis A.Chev.
- Vitex cienkowskii Kotschy & Peyr.
- Vitex cuneata Thonn. & Schumach.
- Vitex cuneata var. parvifolia Engl. ex W.Piep.
- Vitex dewevrei De Wild. & T.Durand
- Vitex homblei De Wild.
- Vitex homblei DeWild.
- Vitex hornei Hemsl.
- Vitex lundensis Gürke
- Vitex pachyphylla Baker
- Vitex paludosa Vatke
- Vitex poggei Gürke
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Vitex doniana (commonly known as Black Plum) is a tree belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Found natively in Africa, 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)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Benin, Burkina, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, The, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Gulf of Guinea Is., Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cuba, Seychelles