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Vitex rotundifolia
Vitex rotundifolia L. f.
Beach Vitex, Hinahina Kolo, Kolokolo Kahakai, Mawanawana, Pohinahina, Round-leaf Chastetree, Roundleaf Chastetree
Verbenaceae (Verbena family)
Synonym(s): Vitex ovata, Vitex trifolia var. simplicifolia
USDA Symbol: VIRO80
USDA Native Status: L48 (I), HI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Fruit Type: Drupe
Size Notes: Up to about 4 feet tall by 8 feet wide.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Blue , PurpleBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Distribution
USA: HINative Habitat: Sandy beaches, rocky shores, dunes.
Web Reference
Webref 43 - Hawaiian Native Plant Genera (2006) University of HawaiiWebref 31 - Native Plants Hawai’i (2018) University of Hawaii
Webref 44 - Plants of Hawaii (1997) Starr Environmental
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Vitex rotundifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Vitex rotundifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Vitex rotundifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-10Research By: CBR