Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
458355

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.R.S.Silva

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 40: 59 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457687



Common Names

  • Lantana gracilis
  • Gracilis' Lantana
  • Lantana's Gracilis


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Description

Lantana gracilis (also called Trailing lantana, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a trailing habit and can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in forests, woodlands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Lantana gracilis is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to attract butterflies and birds to gardens. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover or as a hedge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lantana gracilis flowers are small, yellowish-green in colour, and have four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lantana gracilis is a shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Lantana gracilis

Lantana gracilis is native to South America and can be found in the Andes Mountains in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Lantana gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lantana gracilis?

Lantana gracilis

What is the common name of Lantana gracilis?

Graceful Lantana

Where is Lantana gracilis found?

Lantana gracilis is found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam

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

Tânia Regina dos Santos Silva (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.R.S.Silva' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1136921-2: 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].