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Vitex trifolia L.

Synonyms

Vitex agnus-castus, Vitex benthamiana, Vitex bicolor, Vitex indica, Vitex integerrima, Vitex iriomotensis, Vitex langundi, Vitex negundo, Vitex neocaledonica, Vitex paniculata, Vitex petiolaris, Vitex rotundifolia, Vitex triphylla, Vitex variifolia

Common names

Simpleleaf chastetree

Extract from Wikipedia article

Vitex trifolia, the simpleleaf chastetree, is a large coastal shrub or small tree.

AI-generated Description

Vitex trifolia, also known as simpleleaf chastetree, is a shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions. In Qatar, it has been found to grow in coastal areas and saline environments. Studies have shown that V. trifolia is tolerant of high salinity and drought, making it well-suited to Qatar's arid climate. It has been recorded in various locations throughout the country, including mangrove forests and sandy beaches. The plant's adaptability to harsh conditions and potential medicinal properties make it a notable species in Qatari flora.

Simpleleaf chastetree (Vitex trifolia) on United Nations Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, August 31, 2015
United Nations St, Doha, Qatar

Simpleleaf chastetree (Vitex trifolia) taken from United Nations Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, August 31, 2015

AI-generated summary of observations

Observations of Vitex trifolia in Qatar reveal that the plant can be found growing in urban areas, such as on United Nations Street in the Onaiza area of Doha. On August 31, 2015, a specimen was spotted and photographed, showing the plant's characteristic simple leaves. The observation suggests that Vitex trifolia can thrive in Qatar's environment, potentially tolerating the country's hot and dry conditions. The presence of the plant in an urban setting also implies that it may be cultivated or naturalized in the area. Further observations are needed to fully understand the plant's distribution and growth habits in Qatar, but these initial findings provide a starting point for exploring the species' ecology in the region. The photographed specimen provides a visual record of the plant's appearance and morphology in its Qatari habitat.

Links

• Flora of Qatar.
• Unknown plants or plants without names.
• Duplicate and extra pictures of plants.
• Earlier version of collection of plants.
• Other collections of pictures from Qatar: Lizards of Qatar, Cats of Qatar, Camels of Qatar, and Fish of Qatar.
• Picture archives.
• Home page of A. Sergeev.

Outside links

• Vitex trifolia, Wikipedia article
• Vitex trifolia from www.theplantlist.org
• Ekhlas M. M. Abdel Bary, The Flora of Qatar, Volume I: The Dicotyledons. Doha 2012
• Flora of Qatar, Volume II: The Monocotyledons
• Illustrated Checklist of the Flora of Qatar. John Norton et al. 2009
• Qatar eNature. Flora
• Ali Al-Rawi, Flowering plants of Kuwait, 1985
• Plants of Kuwait
• Flora of Saudi Arabia, Al-Qassim Region
• Flora of Eastern Saudi Arabia by Rain and Dust at Flickr
• Plants of South-Western Morocco
• Pictures from Qatar (Flickr/cpmkutty)
• Arabian plants by Gary Brown
• Flora of Israel

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Acknowledgements

QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) and associated people, for a possibility to participate in their field excursions and to learn about local nature.