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Mönchspfeffer

Vitex agnus-castus

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Libya, South Africa), Asia (Armenia, Iraq), Europe (Bulgaria, Norway, Sweden), North America (Cuba, United States), and South America (4 countries).

🇦🇲 Armenia 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇱🇾 Libya 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇬🇾 Guyana 🇸🇷 Suriname 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇮🇶 Iraq

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Lamiales (Lippenblütlerartige)

Species

Vitex agnus-castus (Mönchspfeffer)

Names in Other Languages

French gattilier

German Mönchspfeffer

Portuguese angola

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mönchspfeffer?

The scientific name of Mönchspfeffer is Vitex agnus-castus. It belongs to the genus Vitex.

Where does Mönchspfeffer live?

Mönchspfeffer is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Libya, South Africa), Asia (Armenia, Iraq), Europe (Bulgaria, Norway, Sweden), North America (Cuba, United States), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Armenia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Guyana, Iraq, Libya, Norway.

What family does Mönchspfeffer belong to?

Mönchspfeffer (Vitex agnus-castus) belongs to the genus Vitex, which is part of the taxonomic family Lamiaceae.

What kingdom does Mönchspfeffer belong to?

Mönchspfeffer (Vitex agnus-castus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Mönchspfeffer?

The closest relatives of Mönchspfeffer in the genus Vitex include Chinese chastetree, black-plum, Simpleleaf chastetree, Plum Fingerleaf, Smooth chastetree.