Vitex scabra
Vitex scabra, commonly known as the Beach Vitex, is a resilient coastal shrub prized in traditional medicine. Native to tropical regions, it possesses significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Often used to treat skin ailments and promote healing, this hardy plant offers valuable therapeutic potential within diverse herbal pharmacopeias.
- Scientific name: Vitex scabra
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Vitex scabra, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, specifically within the family Lamiaceae. Its taxonomic placement is further refined by its assignment to 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 is naturally found within specific regions of the Indo-China peninsula. Its geographical range is primarily concentrated in certain parts of Cambodia. Additionally, the species can be located within the borders of Myanmar. These locations represent the documented areas where the plant thrives in the wild. Consequently, its distribution is limited to these particular Southeast Asian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vitex scabra has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 11alpha-hydroxyecdysone, 20,26-dihydroxyecdysone, 20-hydroxyecdysone, 24-epi-abutasterone, 24-epi-makisterone A.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 11alpha-hydroxyecdysone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 20,26-dihydroxyecdysone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 20-hydroxyecdysone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 24-epi-abutasterone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 24-epi-makisterone A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ajugasterone C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calonysterone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pinnatasterone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polypodine B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pterosterone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |