Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
97105

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borhidi & Moncada

Source:
gcc

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 25: 52 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096434



Common Names

  • Woolly Lantana
  • Lantana
  • Tomentose Lantana


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Description

Lantanopsis tomentosa (also called Tomentose lantana, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal inflorescence. The leaves are ovate and hairy, and the flowers are yellow and tubular. It grows in dry meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Lantanopsis tomentosa is a plant that is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, liver and gallbladder diseases, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lantanopsis tomentosa is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is a small, black achene with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lantanopsis tomentosa is a perennial herb that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but will need supplemental water during dry periods. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Lantanopsis tomentosa

Lantanopsis tomentosa is native to South Africa and can be found in the grasslands and open woodlands of the Western Cape.

Lantanopsis tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lantanopsis tomentosa?

Lantanopsis tomentosa

What is the common name of Lantanopsis tomentosa?

Woolly Lantana

What is the family of Lantanopsis tomentosa?

Verbenaceae

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-5258: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Milagros Moncada Ferrera (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moncada' in the authors string.