Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
camara
ID:
223687

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 627 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223016

Common Names

  • Lantana camara
  • Common Lantana
  • Yellow Sage

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Synonyms

  • Lantana coccinea Lodd. ex G.Don [unknown]
  • Lantana glandulosissima aculeatissima Moldenke [unknown]
  • Lantana camara camara [unknown]
  • Lantana mexicana Turner [unknown]
  • Lantana spinosa L. ex Le Cointe [unknown]
  • Lantana camara camara [unknown]

Description

Lantana camara (also called Common lantana, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that typically grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Africa and is found in dry woodlands and scrublands. It has small, white or pink flowers that are clustered together in umbels.

Uses & Benefits

Lantana camara is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. It has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and cold.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lantana camara sub. aculeata (L.) R.W.Sanders
Lantana camara sub. moritziana (Otto & A.Dietr.) R.W.Sanders
Lantana camara sub. portoricensis (Moldenke) R.W.Sanders
Lantana camara sub. moldenkei (R.W.Sanders) R.W.Sanders
Lantana camara sub. glandulosissima (Hayek) R.W.Sanders
Lantana camara sub. camara

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lantana camara has white-yellow flowers, small round seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lantana camara is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Lantana camara

Lantana camara can be found in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Lantana camara FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lantana camara?

Lantana camara

What is the natural habitat of Lantana camara?

It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America.

What are the common uses of Lantana camara?

It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and as a medicinal plant.

Species in the Lantana genus

Lantana achyranthifolia, Lantana alainii, Lantana amoena, Lantana angolensis, Lantana angustibracteata, Lantana angustifolia, Lantana aristeguietae, Lantana bahamensis, Lantana balansae, Lantana balsamifera, Lantana boyacana, Lantana buchii, Lantana caatingensis, Lantana camara, Lantana canescens, Lantana caracasana, Lantana chiapasensis, Lantana ciferriana, Lantana coimbrensis, Lantana colombiana, Lantana cordatibracteata, Lantana cujabensis, Lantana demutata, Lantana depressa, Lantana dinteri, Lantana ebrenbergiana, Lantana elenievskii, Lantana entrerriensis, Lantana exarata, Lantana ferreyrae, Lantana flava, Lantana floridana, Lantana fucata, Lantana glaziovii, Lantana grisebachii, Lantana grossiserrata, Lantana hatoensis, Lantana haughtii, Lantana hirsuta, Lantana hirta, Lantana hodgei, Lantana horrida, Lantana humuliformis, Lantana hypoleuca, Lantana indica, Lantana insularis, Lantana involucrata, Lantana jaliscana, Lantana jamaicensis, Lantana kingii,

Species in the Verbenaceae family

Acantholippia seriphioides, Aloysia unifacialis, Aloysia decipiens, Aloysia barbata, Aloysia brasiliensis, Aloysia castellanosii, Aloysia catamarcensis, Aloysia chamaedryfolia, Aloysia chiapensis, Aloysia citrodora, Aloysia crenata, Aloysia densispicata, Aloysia dusenii, Aloysia fiebrigii, Aloysia gentryi, Aloysia gratissima, Aloysia hatschbachii, Aloysia herrerae, Aloysia macrostachya, Aloysia nahuire, Aloysia oblanceolata, Aloysia ovatifolia, Aloysia peruviana, Aloysia polygalifolia, Aloysia polystachya, Aloysia pulchra, Aloysia salviifolia, Aloysia schulziana, Aloysia scorodonioides, Aloysia sonorensis, Aloysia spathulata, Aloysia virgata, Aloysia wrightii, Aloysia velutina, Aloysia cordata, Aloysia arequipensis, Aloysia coalcomana, Aloysia salsoloides, Aloysia deserticola, Aloysia trifida, Aloysia riojana, Aloysia tarapacana, Bouchea agrestis, Bouchea boliviana, Bouchea dissecta, Bouchea notabilis, Bouchea prismatica, Bouchea pseudochascanum, Bouchea rusbyi, Bouchea spathulata,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:325686-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].