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Vitex scabra

Vitex scabra · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Vitex scabra, scientifically known as Vitex scabra, is a medicinal shrub native to Southeast Asia, celebrated in traditional healing. Rich in bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. This versatile plant plays a crucial role in treating various ailments, supporting holistic wellness and natural pharmacology.

Family
Lamiaceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Stem
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Vitex scabra

Sources: Wikidata

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
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Lamiales
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Vitex

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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
Indo-China Cambodia
Indo-China Myanmar

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Vitex scabra 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 stem.

Plant parts reported in Vitex scabra
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Stem 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Stem

  1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Vitex scabra has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 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.

Chemicals reported in Vitex scabra
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
11alpha-hydroxyecdysone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
20,26-Dihydroxyecdysone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
20-HYDROXYECDYSONE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
24-epi-Abutasterone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
24-epi-Makisterone A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ajugasterone C 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Calonysterone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Pinnatasterone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Polypodine b 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Pterosterone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

11alpha-hydroxyecdysone

  1. Journal of natural products

20,26-Dihydroxyecdysone

  1. Journal of natural products

20-HYDROXYECDYSONE

  1. Journal of natural products

24-epi-Abutasterone

  1. Journal of natural products

24-epi-Makisterone A

  1. Journal of natural products

Ajugasterone C

  1. Journal of natural products

Calonysterone

  1. Journal of natural products

Pinnatasterone

  1. Journal of natural products

Polypodine b

  1. Journal of natural products

Pterosterone

  1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Vitex scabra has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include stem bark.

Preparations reported for Vitex scabra
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Stem bark 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Stem bark

  1. Journal of natural products