Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ovatifolia
ID:
223981

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 4: 123 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223310



Common Names

  • Ovate-leaved Lantana
  • Ovateleaf Verbena
  • Wild Sage


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Synonyms

  • Lantana ovatifolia ovatifolia [unknown]

Description

Lantana ovatifolia (also called Ovate-Leaved Lantana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Verbena family. It is native to Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall in its native habitats, which include tropical and subtropical forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lantana ovatifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive flowers and foliage. It can also be used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lantana ovatifolia is yellow, with a white center. The seed is small and round, with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lantana ovatifolia is a shrub that grows in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Lantana ovatifolia

Lantana ovatifolia is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in open, sunny areas, such as roadsides and disturbed areas.

Lantana ovatifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lantana ovatifolia?

Lantana ovatifolia

What type of plant is Lantana ovatifolia?

It is a shrub

Where is Lantana ovatifolia native to?

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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:135275-2: 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].