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 Scientific Name Geographic Distributionnative to tropical regions of the Americas, introduced especially in the Australian-Pacific region and South and Northeastern India 1 Defining CharacteristicsThe genus includes both herbaceous plants and shrubs growing to 0.5-2 m (1.6-6.6 ft) tall. 1 Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceLantana's aromatic flower clusters (called umbels) are a mix of red, orange, yellow, or blue and white florets. 1 Classification
Living or Extinct Connections
Parent Taxon Of
Source Wikidata: Lantana Camara
In the Other Atlases
- Also in Geography Atlas: Asia, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: Australia, found in there.
Sources
1. Lantana - Wikipedia
Taxobox, Scientific classification
Genus: Lantana L.
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.
View the Source2. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)
Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ1096635, descriptionView the Source 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 Reader Challenges (0)
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