Status:
valid
Authors:
A.R.Franck & Gann
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 103: 58 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000027562
Description
Lantana sandersii (also called 'Sanders' lantana', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Verbenaceae. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall and is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It typically grows in moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lantana sandersii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used medicinally for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lantana sandersii var. sanibelensis (R.W.Sanders) A.R.Franck & Gann
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lantana sandersii has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lantana sandersii is a perennial shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Lantana sandersii
Lantana sandersii is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental.
Lantana sandersii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lantana sandersii?
Lantana sandersii
What is the common name of Lantana sandersii?
Lantana sandersii
What is the family of Lantana sandersii?
Verbenaceae
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:77220392-1: 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].