Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
223665

Status:
valid

Authors:
Briq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 7-8: 300 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222994



Common Names

  • Lantana balansae
  • Balansae Lantana
  • Lantana Balansae


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Description

Lantana balansae (also called 'Balansa's Lantana', among many other common names) is a shrub with small, fragrant yellow flowers and bright green foliage. It is native to Mexico and grows in dry, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lantana balansae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lantana balansae has white-yellow flowers, small round seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lantana balansae is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moderate water.

Where to Find Lantana balansae

Lantana balansae can be found in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Lantana balansae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lantana balansae?

Lantana balansae

What type of plant is Lantana balansae?

Lantana balansae is a shrub

Where is Lantana balansae native to?

Lantana balansae is native to Central and South America

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

John Isaac Briquet (1870-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Briq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:135083-2: 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].