Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
polyacantha
ID:
224002

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schauer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 597 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223331

Common Names

  • Lantana Polyacantha
  • Polyacantha Lantana
  • Polyacantha's Lantana

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Description

Lantana polyacantha (also called Many-Spined Lantana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Verbena family. It is native to Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall in its native habitats, which include tropical and subtropical forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lantana polyacantha is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive flowers and foliage. It can also be used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lantana polyacantha has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lantana polyacantha is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in early spring or late summer and planted in a well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Lantana polyacantha

Lantana polyacantha is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in open, sunny areas, such as roadsides and disturbed areas.

Lantana polyacantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lantana polyacantha?

Lantana polyacantha

What are the common names of Lantana polyacantha?

Many-spined Lantana, Many-spined Sage

What is the natural habitat of Lantana polyacantha?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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

Johannes Conrad Schauer (1813-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schauer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:863399-1: 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].