Molave

The inflorescences of Vitex parviflora are made up of many little flowers arranged in spikes, and the blooms themselves are fragrant and usually pale blue to lavender in color.

Vitex parviflora, like some other species in the Vitex genus, has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine. The leaves and seeds of the plant are thought to have medicinal properties, studies have suggested antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, wound healing, estrogenic, anti-inflammatory, antitrypanosomal, cytotoxic properties.

Vitex parviflora plays an important role in supporting local ecosystems by supplying nectar and habitat for beneficial insects like bees and butterflies, who are drawn to the plant’s blossoms.

Its woor is brown, hard and durable. Unlike Vitex parviflora, the timber is not of commercial importance because it is not available in larger dimensions. Locally, it is used for construction, boats, implements.