Vitex madiensis
| Vitex madiensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Vitex |
| Species: | V. madiensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Vitex madiensis Oliv., 1875 | |
Vitex madiensis is a species of shrub or small tree in the family of Lamiaceae native to dry tropical Africa.[1] It bears edible fruit and its fruit, stem bark, leaves, and roots were traditionally used in African folk medicine.[2][3]
References
- ↑ "Vitex madiensis Oliv.". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
- ↑ Boungou-Tsona, G.; Decombat, C.; Bikindou, K.; Gainche, M.; Ripoche, I.; Delort, L.; Caldefie-Chézet, F.; Loumouamou, A.N.; Chalard, P. "Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Phytoecdysteroids from Vitex madiensis (Oliv.)". Molecules (journal). Retrieved 12 August 2026.
- ↑ Boungou-Tsona, G.; Gainche, M.; Decombat, C.; Ripoche, I.; Bikindou, K.; Delort, L.; Caldefie-Chézet, F.; Loumouamou, A.; Chalard, P. "Chemical Profile, Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Potency of Extracts of Vitex madiensis Oliv. and Crossopteryx febrifuga (Afzel ex G. Don)". Plants (journal). Retrieved 12 August 2026.
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