Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tetragona
ID:
1145073

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Forssk.) Schweinf.

Source:
tro

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Arab. Pflanzennamen 145 1912

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001144411

Common Names

  • Lantana
  • Four-angled Lantana
  • Four-angled Shrub Verbena

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Description

Lantana tetragona (also called Four-angled Lantana, among many other common names) is an erect, perennial shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in open, disturbed areas, roadsides, and disturbed forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lantana tetragona is used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an insect repellent and to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lantana tetragona are small, white and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lantana tetragona is a perennial shrub that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in pots. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Lantana tetragona

Lantana tetragona can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-33703332: Based on the initial data import
Georg August Schweinfurth (1836-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schweinf.' in the authors string.
Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.