Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ciferriana
ID:
223737

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ekman ex Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 2: 410 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223066

Common Names

  • Lantana ciferriana
  • Ciferriana Lantana
  • Ciferriana Sage

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Description

Lantana ciferriana (also called Ciferri's Lantana, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has ovate leaves and white flowers. It grows in open forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lantana ciferriana 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lantana ciferriana is a small, yellow-orange, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lantana ciferriana is a shrub native to Mexico. It grows up to 6 feet tall and wide. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and stem cuttings should be taken in summer.

Where to Find Lantana ciferriana

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

Lantana ciferriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lantana ciferriana?

Lantana ciferriana

What is the natural habitat of Lantana ciferriana?

It is native to Mexico and Central America.

What are the common uses of Lantana ciferriana?

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

Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:135133-2: 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].