It is found at low elevations on beaches, sand dunes, and rocky shorelines (HNPPD, 2001). 1. This invasive shrub, the seeds of which are dispersed by the sea, grows on the shores of the Mediterranean, Central Asia, India, Southeast Asia, China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan and the Pacific Islands. YouTube; North Carolina Sea Grant. Habitat description Vitex rotundifolia is an obligate sand dune species (Kim, 2005). Fig. Beach vitex in Point Clear, AL, showing its leaves and flowers. Price: $1.80. Hilton Head Island Municipal Government (South Carolina). Since its introduction in the 1980s, this Pacific Rim native has invaded many fragile beach-dune ecosystems along the Mid-Atlantic, Southern Atlantic, and Gulf of Mexico. YouTube - Beach Vitex: Kudzu of the Coast? Beach and simpleleaf vitex have been considered a single, highly variable species (Vitex rotundifolia). Currently, beach vitex blankets a number of oceanfront dunes in the Carolinas (Figures 1 and 2). Habitat: Coastal Dunes. 2010) Before its introduction to the southern Atlantic Coast of the U.S., beach vitex had no history of invasiveness. The Folly Beach website discusses several threats to nesting turtles, including beach nourishment, construction, and beach vitex. Atlanta, Ga.: Southern Nursery Association. Beach vitex is reported to be native to Indo-Malaysia and Hawaii, but it is found from China, Taiwan, and Japan south to Malaysia, India, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Australia, the Pacific Islands, and Hawaii. Olsen, R.T. and A.C. Bell. Thickets can reach 15-60 cm high. Leaves are 2 inches long and 1.5 inch wide. Clemson University Cooperative Extension. The https:// means all transmitted data is encrypted — in other words, any information or browsing history that you provide is transmitted securely. This site is also protected by an SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate that’s been signed by the U.S. government. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Compliance and Integrity. This Beach Vitex (Vitex rotundifolia) is a case in point. Common Name: BEACH VITEX. In 2003, in response to concerns about possible impacts of the plant on native dune species, as well as loggerhead sea turtle nesting habitat, the South Carolina Beach Vitex Task Force was organized to address the problem. Beach vitex spreading from beach front properties on Pawleys Island, SC. USDA, NRCS. The section below contains highly relevant resources for this species, organized by source. Hatchlings have become trapped in the thick tangle of vegetation on the Isle of Palms, which can exhaust them and lead to their death before ever reaching the ocean. Beach Vitex. Provides state, county, point and GIS data. This refers to the round shape of the leaves. Fig. It has since In the Midsouth, beach vitex has escaped in Alabama, and mapping efforts are underway to determine if it exists in other Midsouth states. South Carolina Beach Vitex Task Force. Beach vitex (Vitex rotundifolia), is a deciduous woody vine from the Pacific Rim, that was introduced to the Southeastern U.S. in the mid-1980's for beach stabilization. The South Carolina Beach Vitex Task Force has documented beach vitex at more than 115 locations along the South Carolina coast. However, simpleleaf vitex is upright and shrubby, while beach vitex is a prostrate, sprawling shrub (Figure 2). 2010. Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants. Currently, beach vitex is not regulated in the U.S. Its range includes continents and islands stretching from India east to Hawaii and from Korea south to Australia. Maps can be downloaded and shared. Vitex rotundifolia, commonly known as Beach Vitex, is a perennial, invasive species of plant that was introduced to the southeastern United States in the mid- 1980s with hopes that it would stabilize coastal sand dunes.Beach Vitex grows quickly, has a high salt tolerance, travels well, and chokes out other (slower growing) native ⦠All rights reserved. University of Florida. In 2004, free-living plants of beach vitex were detected on North Island, a coastal barrier island near Georgetown, South Carolina, that is accessible only by boat. Extension Service of Mississippi State University, cooperating with U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Mississippi State University Extension Service is working to ensure all web content is accessible to all users. Beach vitex, having a taproot system, are not as effective. The visually attractive beach vitex, scientifically known as Vitex rotundifolia, sprawls well across the turtlesâ favorite nesting site, sand dunes, and sprouts clusters of delicate purple flowers.In the United States, the plant grows natively only in Hawaii, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Brittle stems can break off during high tides, float away, root, and colonize other beaches. Growing low and spreading along the ground allows its roots to ⦠Because of its invasive nature, beach vitex crowds out native dune plants such as sea oats (Uniola latifolia L.), American beachgrass (Ammophila breviligulata Fern. National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490. ), Proceedings of the 50th Annual Southern Nursery Association Research Conference (pp. Lilac chastetree and negundo chastetree are grown as shrubs or small trees. Discrimination in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law is prohibited. It is listed as a State Noxious Weed by the North Carolina Department of ⦠Beach Vitex grows so aggressively that during the 60 day incubation time many turtle nests are overgrown, entrapping the hatchlings. It has escaped from cultivation in the Southeastern U.S., with free-living populations in Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Florida (suspected). Digging or pulling plants manually can be used in areas where herbicide use is not desired. §25-61-19. Though we are not aware of any beach vitex growing on the fore dune in the panhandle, if it does it could impact sea turtle nesting. 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Copyright © 2020 Mississippi State University Extension Service. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov, 15 November 2007). Beach vitex (Vitex rotundifolia L.f.) is a deciduous woody vine that was introduced to the Southeastern U.S. from Korea in the mid-1980s. Prior to its intoduction to ⦠Seeds float and can be carried in longshore currents and waves to other beaches. Stems root along their length, forming a mat on the sand. Vitex Species, Beach Vitex, Round-Leaf Chaste Tree (Vitex trifolia subsp. During the past 25 years, erosion has claimed about 1,200 acres from four primary barrier islands in the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge nature north of Charleston, according to statistics ⦠Beach vitex is highly salt and drought-tolerant (GRI, 2006) and grows best in full sun and sandy or well-drained soils (SCNPS, undated). Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. We are also not sure whether the local beach mice will eat these seeds. Fig. Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Very little research has been done to evaluate the effectiveness of herbicides on beach vitex. The stems are hairy at ⦠Beach vitex (Vitex rotundifolia): an invasive coastal species (PDF | 248 KB). Crowds out native species and may destroy sea turtle nesting habitat (Cousins et al. Since that time, the effort to control Beach vitex has expanded to include North Carolina, and more recently, ⦠Beach vitex is a salt-tolerant, perennial, invasive shrub that has naturalized in coastal areas of the southeastern United States. Most beach vitex stems can be cut with lopping shears; however, the larger stems may require a limbing saw. With all foliar treatments, a nonionic surfactant should be added to the spray solution at 1–2 quarts per 100 gallons spray solution. It is also known as monks pepper, single leaf chaste tree, chasteberry, and round-leaved chaste tree. 2007. Thickets can reach 15-60 cm high. Beach vitex is a salt-tolerant, perennial, invasive shrub that has naturalized in coastal areas of the southeastern United States. This research focused on controlling beach vitex with foliar or cut stem applications of herbicides. IFAS. Beach vitex is scientifically known as Vitex rotundifolia.The scientific name is Latin meaning round leaf. Currently, beach vitex blankets a number of oceanfront dunes in ⦠Discrimination in university employment, programs, or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law is prohibited. Beach vitex is a prolific seed producer but can also spread from stem (runner) fragments (Figure 2). University of Georgia. A few vitex species are cultivated as woody ornamentals or for beach stabilization. Some have been found dead, entangled within the rhizome mats. 3. A species profile for Beach Vitex. Beach vitex on Carolina beaches is altering sea turtle nesting habitat and may be costing the lives of newly emerged sea turtle hatchlings. Beach vitex is fast-growing and drought- and salt-tolerant. Beach vitex is a serious threat to native dune plants, nesting sites for sea turtles and foraging and nesting areas for shorebirds from Georgia to Maryland. Code Ann. Flowers are blue-purple, fragrant, 1 inch wide, and arranged in short inflorescences out of the leaf axils (Figure 3). Invasive Plant Science and Management 3:340–345. On January 18, 2007, the Town Council approved the Beach Vitex Eradication Program and passed the ordinance regarding Beach Vitex (see below).To learn more about beach vitex:www.beachvitex.orgBEACH VITEX ERADICATION PROGRAMIf a Kure Beach property owner finds Beach Vitex ⦠Field and Greenhouse Trials Objective: To evaluate selected herbicides for beach vitex control. There are approximately 250 species of vitex ranging from temperate to tropical habitats. 2010). Beach vitex (Vitex rotundifolia), a deciduous, woody vine from the Pacific Rim now invading the South Carolina coastlines, is also damaging turtle nesting sites. Vitex rotundifolia. Assessments are now being conducted to determine if the plant should be regulated by federal or state plant regulatory agencies. Beach vitex, chasteberry, roundleaf chastetree, Monk’s pepper, Introduced for erosion control (Olsen and Bell 2005), Crowds out native species and may destroy sea turtle nesting habitat (Cousins et al. Imazapyr (Habitat) was effective either applied as foliage spray or as a cut stem treatment. Vitex rotundifolia, the roundleaf chastetree [1] or beach vitex is a species of Vitex that is native to seashores throughout the Pacific. The .gov means it’s official.Federal government websites always use a .gov or .mil domain. These treatments may also damage other broadleaf or grass plants, including some threatened dune species, so it is important to make careful and selective applications. Efforts are now underway to map and monitor its spread. Leaves are simple, rounded, and gray-green with dense, grayish-white hairs on the lower surface. Beach vitex is still sold and used as an ornamental, which is another means of dispersal. Or, to display all related content view all resources for Beach Vitex. Seeds and cuttings that have been chipped up and spread as mulch have also started new populations where dispersed. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839. This woody perennial plant typically grows approximately 1 m in height. Because stems can propagate through fragmentation, be careful to remove all stems and root fragments. Its range includes continents and islands stretching from India east to Hawaii and from Korea south to Australia. Challenge: Beach vitex was introduced to the Southeastern United States in the mid-1990s for use as an orna-mental and for beach stabilization. http://northinlet.sc.edu/resource/vitex.htm#Vitex%20Intro. Legal | Ethics Line | Policy about commercial endorsements | DAFVM | USDA | eXtension | Legislative Update: Miss. The City of Virginia Beach and the City of Norfolk, in partnership with Virginia Departments of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Conservation and Recreation, worked with ⦠Beach vitex, man hyung ja (Korea), hamagou (Japanese), dan ye man jing (Chinese) Habitat and Description. Originally written by Maddox; Randy Westbrooks, PhD, former Invasive Species Specialist, U.S. Geological Survey; Byrd; and Betsy Brabson, South Carolina Beach Vitex Task Force, Georgetown, SC. ARS. Height: 3. Vitex rotundifolia, the roundleaf chastetree or beach vitex is a species of Vitex that is native to seashores throughout the Pacific. History of beach vitex cultivation: a potential invasive ornamental (PDF | 2.34 MB). Beach Vitex is an invasive plant that spreads rapidly and poses a threat to native plants and animals. The easiest and safest way to eradicate beach vitex is a two step process involving cutting the stems just above groundline and immediately applying a Habitat (imazapyr) herbicide to the cut surface. Its range includes continents and islands stretching from India east to Hawaii and ⦠), and seaside panicum (Panicum hemitomon Schult.). As an obligate seashore shrub, beach vitex grows along rocky and sandy shorelines and coastal areas up to fifty feet above sea level. Globally, it is present in both tropical (where it is evergreen) and temperate (deciduous) climatic regions. Cousins, M.C., J. Briggs, C. Gresham, J. Whetstone, and T. Whitwell. For information about the website contact webteam@ext.msstate.edu. Before sharing sensitive information online, make sure you’re on a .gov or .mil site by inspecting your browser’s address (or “location”) bar. James (Ed. Size: NT Premium. species. In: B.L. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Compliance and Integrity, 56 Morgan Avenue, P.O. Beach vitex is a vine that grows along the surface of sandy areas, like dunes. Beach vitex covers a secondary dune on the Isle of Palms near Charleston, SC. Thus, displacing sea oats could impact beach mice. 2. Google. Print This Page Beach Vitex Beach Vitex - a Pretty but Invasive Plant Threatening Native Dune Plants and Sea Turtles Beach vitex (Vitex rotundifolia) is a deciduous, woody vine from Japan and Korea that was introduced to the southeastern U.S. in the mid-1980s as an ornamental landscape plant as well as for sand dune stabilization.Along the gulf coast, beach vitex ⦠Problems Caused Beach vitex (Vitex rotundifolia L.f.) is a deciduous woody vine that was introduced to the Southeastern U.S. from Korea in the mid-1980âs. The genus Vitex is not native to the lower 48 states, but several species of the genus are widely planted. Beach vitex is in the mint family. . Published in furtherance of Acts of Congress, May 8 and June 30, 1914. Habitat: Terrestrial; sand dunes and beaches Growth Habit: Perennial Shrub Native Environment: Asia to Australia AKA: Roundleaf vitex: Introduction. Beach vitex is fast-growing and drought- and salt-tolerant. National Genetic Resources Program. By the mid-1990's, plant specialists began to notice beach vitex spreading from original plantings on state beaches, crowding out native plants such as sea oats and sea beach ⦠Leaf arrangement is opposite (Figure 3). [Accessed Sep 10, 2014]. Revised by John D. Byrd Jr., PhD, Extension/Research Professor, and Victor Maddox, PhD, Senior Research Associate, Plant and Soil Sciences. The website also provides access to a database and images of plants photos and herbarium specimens found at participating herbaria. Beach Vitex (BV) (Vitex rotundifolia-L. f.) has become a major invasive plant in the fragile beach ecosystems of the Carolinas. Beach Vitex Invades the Carolina Coast Threatening Native Dune Plants and Sea Turtles Beach vitex (Vitex rotundifolia) is a deciduous, woody vine from Japan and Korea that was introduced to the ... well as habitat for a federally threatened plant, seabeach amaranth and other rare species. All rights reserved. Beach Vitex (BV) (Vitex rotundifolia-L. f.) has become a major invasive plant in the fragile beach ecosystems of the Carolinas.This prostrate, salt tolerant shrub from the Pacific Rim was introduced to the southeastern United States as a landscape plant. If you need assistance accessing any of our content, please email the webteam or call 662-325-2262. Plants grow down to the ocean waves themselves. It also occurs along the North Carolina coast and was recently observed on a beach in Alabama. Description: Vitex rotundifolia (beach vitex) is a species of Vitex that is native to seashores throughout the Pacific. The Beach Vitex âinvasionâ has become so bad that South Carolina developed a Vitex Task Force to deal with the ⦠Since its introduction in the 1980s, this PacificRim native has invaded many fragilebeach-dune ecosystems along the Mid-Atlantic, Southern Atlantic, and Gulf of Mexico. Copyright 2019 by Mississippi State University. No physical control methods are widely used in the United States. In addition to threatening natural sand dune plant communities, beach vitex degrades endangered loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta L.) nesting habitat as well as habitat for the federally threatened plant, seabeach amaranth (Amaranthus pumilus Raf.). Fruit are round, ¼-inch wide, and purplish-black when ripe. Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Plants should be removed before fruit ripening to avoid seed dispersal. Beach Vitex Control With Selected ... habitat distribution ⢠Soil seed bank is such that even after the removal of BV, there will be enough seeds to reestablish the area. Unmanaged, Beach Vitex quickly dominates the dune habitat producing a monoculture that can impede sea turtle nesting and shorebird foraging and exacerbate storm erosion; a multi-year effort due to this plantâs prolific seed production and quick regrowth. Large-scale monocultures of beach vitex ⦠However, by the mid-1990s, dune restoration specialists with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began to notice beach vitex spreading from original plantings on South Carolina beaches (Figure 1), crowding out native dune plants, and spreading by seeds and vegetative fragments. Severely alters native habitat by dominating primary dune areas with dense, sprawling, perennial, woody cover (Beach Vitex Task Force, 2013). V. rotundifolia grows along sandy and rocky coasts from 0 to 15 m above sea level. This woody perennial plant typically grows approximately 1 m in height. Those commonly cultivated include lilac chastetree (Vitex agnus-castus L.), negundo chastetree (Vitex negundo L.), beach vitex, and simpleleaf chastetree (Vitex trifolia L.). This publication may be copied and distributed without alteration for nonprofit educational purposes provided that credit is given to the Mississippi State University Extension Service. A waxy substance moves from the deciduous leaves and seeds, causing hydrophobic sand and soils, giving beach vitex a competitive advantage. Habitat Currently, beach vitex blankets a number of oceanfront dunes in the Carolinas ⦠Code Ann. The stolons will develop secondary roots, which can form smaller deep root systems, and the entire maze of vines grows very ⦠GARY B. JACKSON, Director. 2005. 2007. Single plants or scattered populations of beach vitex plants should be mechanically removed from an infested site and properly disposed of to avoid unintentional spread of the plant. The herbicides listed in Table 1 are effective for controlling a wide range of woody broadleaf and some grassy plants. The Alabama Plant Atlas is a source of data for the distribution of plants within the state as well as taxonomic, conservation, invasive, and wetland information for each species. GRIN-Global. Beach vitex: South Carolina’s newest menace. Product Description. Beach vitex can reach 1 to 2 feet high and typically 12 feet long, but runners can grow to infinite lengths, with reports of up to 60 feet (Figure 2). Habitat. litoralis) by htop Jan 5, 2008 7:58 PM possibly an interspecific hybrid between V. rotundifolia and V. agnus-castus Home and Garden Information Center. Large-scale monocultures of beach vitex ⦠Invasive Plant Atlas of the United States - Beach vitex, History of beach vitex cultivation: a potential invasive ornamental (PDF | 2.34 MB). Beach Vitex Control Program Fall applications work best 20% Habitat âwith Dye Allow 4 to 6 mos before removal of dead stems 95% control, regrowth usually occurs in summer Follow-up retreatments âfor as many 3 years It has a main taproot from which the runners (stolons) extend in a radiating pattern, like a skinny-legged starfish. USDA. Its natural habitat is a sandy beach where it works as a natural prevention against soil erosion. 531-533). Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health. 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