Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
hirta
ID:
223838

Status:
valid

Authors:
Graham

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh New Philos. J. 1826(Oct.-Dec.): 186 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223167



Common Names

  • Lantana
  • Shrub Verbena
  • Wild Sage


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Description

Lantana hirta (also called 'Hairy Lantana', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is an evergreen shrub with small, oval leaves and clusters of small, colorful flowers. It grows in full sun in well-drained soil, and can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Uses & Benefits

Lantana hirta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lantana hirta is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lantana hirta is a species of flowering plant in the Verbenaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It is a shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Lantana hirta

Lantana hirta is native to South America and can be found in the wild in open woodlands and grasslands. It is also available from nurseries and garden centers.

Lantana hirta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lantana hirta?

Lantana hirta

What type of plant is Lantana hirta?

It is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Lantana hirta?

It is native to 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

Robert Graham (1786-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Graham' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30105602-2: 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].