Description
Vitex altissima L.f
Vitex altissima is a species of woody plant reaching 20 m in height, in the Lamiaceae family.
Plant Family
Genus
- Vitex
Species
- V. altissima
Variety
- V. altissima L.f.
Scientific/ Botanical Name
- Vitex altissima L.f.
Common Name
- peacock chaste tree
Local Name
Akan – Otwe ntorewabedea
Plant Uses
Specific Uses
Active components/ Isolated Compounds/ Molecule
Sample information
Samples Available
- Leaves, Stem bark, Fruits
Contributor
- KNUST – Department of Pharmacology
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Further information
References
Sathish S. et al., (2015)
Manjunatha B. K. et al., (2007)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15963541
Aknowledgements
Dr. Cynthia Danquah, Department of Pharmacology, KNUST