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Lantana

Plant Genera

Lantana is a genus of flowering plants, family Verbenaceae, comprising roughly 150 species of herbaceous plants and shrubs 0.5 to 2 meters tall, native to tropical regions of the Americas but now widely introduced elsewhere, particularly across the Australian-Pacific region and parts of India. Species are known for aromatic flower clusters called umbels, mixing red, orange, yellow or blue and white florets, with flowers typically changing color as they mature so that a single inflorescence carries two or three colors at once.

Facts
Taxonomic Rank
Genus 1
Scientific Name
Lantana 1
Geographic Distribution
native to tropical regions of the Americas, introduced especially in the Australian-Pacific region and South and Northeastern India 1
Defining Characteristics
The genus includes both herbaceous plants and shrubs growing to 0.5-2 m (1.6-6.6 ft) tall. 1
Member Count Band
100 to 1000 Species 3
Identification
Distinguishing Appearance
Lantana's aromatic flower clusters (called umbels) are a mix of red, orange, yellow, or blue and white florets. 1
Classification
Living or Extinct
Yes 2
Lantana
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Lantana Camara

Lantana
Connections

Parent Taxon Of

Lantana Camara, Species
Source Wikidata: Lantana Camara
In the Other Atlases

Found In

Asia

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.

Australia

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.

Sources
1. Lantana - Wikipedia
  • Introduction
    Lantana () is a genus of about 150 species of perennial flowering plants in the verbena family, Verbenaceae.
  • Page title
    Lantana
  • Introduction, second sentence
    They are native to tropical regions of the Americas but exist as an introduced species in numerous areas, especially in the Australian-Pacific region, South and Northeastern part of India.
  • Introduction, third sentence
    The genus includes both herbaceous plants and shrubs growing to 0.5-2 m (1.6-6.6 ft) tall.
  • Description section, first sentence
    Lantana's aromatic flower clusters (called umbels) are a mix of red, orange, yellow, or blue and white florets.
  • In Group: Verbena Family Genera (Verbenaceae), Lead
    Lantana () is a genus of about 150 species of perennial flowering plants in the verbena family, Verbenaceae.
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2. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)
Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ1096635, descriptionView the Source
3. Catalogue of Life (ChecklistBank): Taxon metrics for Lantana
Catalogue of Life (ChecklistBank)Taxon metrics, speciesExtantCount
Quote, Taxon metrics, speciesExtantCount
"speciesExtantCount": 120
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Wikidata: Lantana
Wikidata Q1096635, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
Wikidata: Lantana Camara
Parent Taxon Of: Lantana Camara, Wikidata P171 (parent taxon) claim, rank=normal, target=Q1096635 (Lantana)View the Source
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