Vitex peduncularis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it is specifically located within the South-Central area. Its presence extends significantly into the Indian Subcontinent, where it can be found in India and Nepal. Additionally, the species inhabits the East Himalaya region of the subcontinent. Finally, its range includes the nation of Bangladesh, completing its diverse ecological footprint.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Vitex peduncularis is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist through multiple growing seasons and establish long-term presence within its ecosystem. Structurally, it is classified as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located high above the ground on woody stems, providing protection against seasonal environmental fluctuations. This phanerophyte designation is consistent across its biological classification, ensuring that its vital regenerative structures remain elevated and secure, supporting its continuous development and survival over many years.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Vitex peduncularis is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically developing as a tree. This plant is a self-supporting species, meaning it does not function as a liana or a vine, and it grows independently without parasitic or epiphytic dependencies. It is a terrestrial plant, maintaining a non-aquatic habit. In terms of stature, it can reach a significant plant height, with a mean measurement of approximately 10 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

10 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Vitex peduncularis is characterized by a standard C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation processes and metabolic efficiency in relation to environmental conditions. As a C3 plant, it utilizes the enzyme Rubisco to fix atmospheric carbon dioxide directly into the Calvin cycle, a mechanism that typically requires consistent water availability to maintain stomatal conductance and minimize photorespiration. Furthermore, this species does not function as a nitrogen fixer, meaning it lacks the symbiotic relationships with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, such as rhizobia, required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into usable forms; consequently, it relies on the uptake of available nitrates and ammonium from the soil to fulfill its nitrogen requirements for protein synthesis and cellular growth.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Vitex peduncularis is characterized by specific seed morphological data that facilitate its dispersal and establishment within its habitat. The reproductive output of the species is defined by a highly consistent seed mass, which shows no variance across documented samples. Specifically, the seed mass maintains a uniform mean value of 0.2381 g, a value that is identically reflected in both its maximum (0.2381 g) and minimum (0.2381 g) recorded measurements. This lack of deviation in seed mass suggests a highly standardized reproductive strategy, ensuring that each seed carries a precise and predictable amount of nutrient reserves for germination.

Seed mass mean:

0.2381 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Vitex peduncularis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

Conditions

Vitex peduncularis has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include malaria.

Malaria

1. Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine

Preparations

Vitex peduncularis has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaf methanol extracts.

Leaf methanol extracts

1. Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine