Vitex parviflora [2] is a species of plant in the family Lamiaceae, also known as smallflower chastetree [3] or the molave tree. The name "molave" is from Spanish, derived from mulawin, [4] the Tagalog word for the tree. [5] [6] It is also known as tugas in Visayan languages.

2024年1月19日 · Towering within its lush tropical forest environment, the tree stands out with its tall, straight trunk cloaked in greyish, flaky bark, embodying strength and resilience. The foliage, characterized by compound leaves with 3-5 lanceolate to ovate leaflets, forms a verdant canopy.

2024年6月17日 · The Molave tree, native to Southeast Asia, particularly thrives in the Philippines’ tropical climate. Its scientific name, Vitex parviflora, reflects its small, delicate flowers that contrast with its robust and sturdy nature. The tree is a hardwood species, prized for its durability and resistance to decay, making it a valuable resource in ...

2022年1月10日 · Vitex parviflora Juss. is the scientific name of the small-flower chaste tree, also called the molave or tugas tree. The name was authored by Antoine Laurent de Jussieu (1748-1836), a French botanist, hence the Juss. after the scientific name.

2020年7月2日 · Vitex parviflora is a tropical tree from Asia principally used as a timber species and as an ornamental for its attractive flowers (Useful Tropical Plants, 2020). It was introduced in Panama for its wood which was used in railroad ties (Flora of Panama, 2020).

2022年4月4日 · The molave trees are uniquely versatile and should deserve more vigorous attention. Their specific uses are so numerous that it is quite impossible to make a complete list. To generalize, they are used in the form of round logs or posts, sliced lumber, driftwood, or intact live plants, and also as fuel, fodder for livestock, and herbal medicine.

2015年8月4日 · The molave tree, also known by the scientific name Vitex parviflora, is a plant species of the Verbenaceae family. This tree is commonly found in the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia. The molave tree is a medium to large tree that can grow up to 30 meters in height.

Molave is a tree that reaches a height of 8 to 15 meters, smooth or nearly so, with inflorescences that may be slightly hairy. Leaflets are three, stalked, ovate to lanceolate, 7 to 18 centimeters long, pointed at the tip, shining and quite smooth.

2021年4月13日 · Molave is a medium-sized to fairly large tree with a spreading crown. It partially or entirely sheds its leaves during the latter part of the dry season. The tree is common in both secondary and open primary forests at low altitudes throughout the Philippines.

It is a medium-sized to fairly large tree, up to 30 m tall. The bole is up to 125 cm in diameter and branchless for up to 20 m, but often much shorter and crooked, with buttresses. Molave is the dominant timber species in monsoon forest in the Philippines. It occurs …