Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
flava
ID:
223794

Status:
valid

Authors:
Medik.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Hist. & Commentat. Acad. Elect. Sci. Theod.-Palat. 3: 225 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223123



Common Names

  • Lantana
  • Shrub Verbena
  • Wild Sage


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Synonyms

  • Lantana flava flava [unknown]

Description

Lantana flava (also called 'Yellow Lantana', 'Yellow Sage' and 'Yellow Verbena', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family, Verbenaceae. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, scrublands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lantana flava is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used to make tea and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lantana flava is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lantana flava is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Lantana flava

Lantana flava is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates, and is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Lantana flava FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lantana flava?

Lantana flava

What is the common name of Lantana flava?

Yellow Sage

Where is Lantana flava 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

Friedrich Kasimir Medikus (1736-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Medik.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:325690-2: 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].