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Vitex trifolia Linn., Sp. Pl. 638. 1753. Syst. Veg. 13: 483. 1774; Linn. f., Suppl. 293. 1781; Clarke in Hook. f., l.c. 583; Cooke, l.c. 508; Patzak & Rech. f. in Rech. f., l.c. 7.

Vern.: Nirgud, Nirgundi.

Vitex trifolia
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Credit: Shaukat

Very similar to the previous species but leaves (1-) 3-foliolate, inflorescence lax, 2.5-4 cm broad, cymes pedicelled, flowers and fruits slightly larger. Calyx 4-5 mm long. Corolla 10-13 mm long.

Fl. Per.: Round the year.

Type: Habitat in India. Herb. Linn. 790/7 (LINN).

Distribution: Native of tropical and subtropical Asia and N. Australia; widely introduced and naturalized or cultivated.

A rare or undercollected species in our area.


 

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