Vitex payos
Vitex payos, commonly known as Chasteberry, is a powerful medicinal herb renowned for its ability to balance hormones. Frequently used to alleviate menstrual irregularities, PMS symptoms, and menopause discomfort, this versatile plant supports reproductive health. Its natural properties make it a trusted remedy in traditional and modern herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Vitex payos
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, specifically positioned in the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in the genus Vitex.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Vitex | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found growing within the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its presence extends into East Tropical Africa, specifically inhabiting the territories of Kenya and Tanzania. Moving toward the southern regions, the species is also located in South Tropical Africa within Angola. Finally, the geographical range includes Malawi, marking its presence in South Tropical Africa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
Activities
Vitex payos has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Repellent.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Repellent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |