Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
leucocarpa
ID:
223896

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb. & Ekman ex Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 2: 412 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223225



Common Names

  • Lantana leucocarpa
  • Leucocarpa Lantana
  • Leucocarpa Lantana


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Description

Lantana leucocarpa (also called White-Fruited Lantana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It typically grows in dry, disturbed areas, such as roadsides, pastures, and abandoned fields.

Uses & Benefits

Lantana leucocarpa 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

Lantana leucocarpa has yellow or white flowers and produces small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette growth habit.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lantana leucocarpa is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, bright location until germination. Once germinated, the seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots and kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Lantana leucocarpa

Lantana leucocarpa is native to tropical Africa and is found in Angola, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Lantana leucocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lantana leucocarpa?

Lantana leucocarpa

What are the common names of Lantana leucocarpa?

White-fruited lantana

What is the growth habit of Lantana leucocarpa?

It is a shrub that can grow up to 2 meters in height

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

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:863334-1: 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].