Lantana caudata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caudata
ID:
1553154
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.H.Cardoso & Salimena
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 424: 192 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032959
Common Names
- Lantana caudata
- Caudata Lantana
- Lantana Caudata Grass
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Lantana caudata (also called Trailing Lantana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Verbenaceae family. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is a trailing shrub that grows to a height of 0.5-1 m.
Uses & Benefits
Lantana caudata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lantana caudata has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and oval-shaped, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf that is covered in fine hairs.
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Lantana caudata is a relatively easy plant to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have taken root.
Where to Find Lantana caudata
Lantana caudata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Lantana caudata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lantana caudata?
Lantana caudata
Where is Lantana caudata found?
It is found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.
What is the natural habitat of Lantana caudata?
It grows in open areas, such as fields, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77203516-1: 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].