Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
hatoensis
ID:
223828

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 57: 492 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223157

Common Names

  • Lantana
  • Shrub Verbena
  • Wild Sage

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Description

Lantana hatoensis (also called 'Lantana' or 'Wild Sage', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a rounded shape and grows up to 3 feet tall. Its leaves are ovate, opposite, and have a serrated margin. Its flowers are yellow, orange, or red and bloom in clusters. It prefers full sun and moist soil and is often found in disturbed areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lantana hatoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used to make tea and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lantana hatoensis is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lantana hatoensis is a species of flowering plant in the Verbenaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It is a shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Lantana hatoensis

Lantana hatoensis is native to South America and can be found in the wild in open woodlands and grasslands. It is also available from nurseries and garden centers.

Lantana hatoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lantana hatoensis?

Lantana hatoensis

What type of plant is Lantana hatoensis?

It is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Lantana hatoensis?

It is native to South America

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:279328-2: 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].