Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
colombiana
ID:
223744

Status:
valid

Authors:
López-Pal.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Revista Fac. Farm. Univ. Andes 17: 44 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223073

Common Names

  • Lantana colombiana
  • Colombiana Lantana
  • Colombiana Sage

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Description

Lantana colombiana (also called Colombian 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 colombiana 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 colombiana 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 colombiana is a shrub native to Colombia. 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 colombiana

Lantana colombiana is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates, and is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Lantana colombiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lantana colombiana?

Lantana colombiana

What is the common name of Lantana colombiana?

Pink Sage

What is the natural habitat of Lantana colombiana?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

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

Santiago López Palacios (b.1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'López-Pal.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:135136-2: 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].