Status:
valid
Authors:
(Moldenke) R.W.Sanders
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 6: 434 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335985
Common Names
- Paraensis Lantana
- Paraensis Shrub
- Shrub Paraensis
Description
Lantana paraensis (also called Pará Lantana, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Brazil and is found in the Pará region. It grows in rocky and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Lantana paraensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for medicinal purposes. It has a number of benefits, including its ability to reduce inflammation, improve digestion, and boost immunity.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lantana paraensis has white to pink flowers that are about 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lantana paraensis is a species of flowering plant in the Verbenaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done through division or by seed.
Where to Find Lantana paraensis
Lantana paraensis is found in the mountains of Brazil.
Lantana paraensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lantana paraensis?
Lantana paraensis
What is the family of Lantana paraensis?
Verbenaceae
Where is Lantana paraensis 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77129084-1: 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].