Lantana caracasana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caracasana
ID:
223730
Status:
valid
Authors:
Turcz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 36(II): 206 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223059
Common Names
- Lantana caracasana
- Caracas Lantana
- Caracas Sage
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Lantana caracasana (also called Caracas lantana, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that typically grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Africa and is found in dry woodlands and scrublands. It has small, white or pink flowers that are clustered together in umbels.
Uses & Benefits
Lantana caracasana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. It has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and cold.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lantana caracasana has white-yellow flowers, small round seeds and small seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lantana caracasana is a shrub native to Venezuela. It grows up to 6 feet tall and wide. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and stem cuttings should be taken in summer.
Where to Find Lantana caracasana
Lantana caracasana can be found in Venezuela.
Lantana caracasana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lantana caracasana?
Lantana caracasana
What is the natural habitat of Lantana caracasana?
It is native to Venezuela.
What are the common uses of Lantana caracasana?
It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and as a medicinal plant.
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
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:863239-1: 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].