Lantana ramboi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramboi
ID:
1412440
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Moldenke) Salimena & Múlgura
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 66: 192 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424905
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Lantana ramboi (also called Rambo's lantana, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has leathery, dark green leaves and produces small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, often in disturbed areas and secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lantana ramboi is a plant native to South America. It has been used as a medicinal plant for centuries to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, diarrhea, and skin infections. It is also used as an ornamental plant, as its leaves and flowers are attractive and fragrant. The leaves can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable, and the fruits can be eaten raw or cooked.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lantana ramboi is a white or pinkish-white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have a single cotyledon.
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Lantana ramboi is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil. It prefers moist soils and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining seedling mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-draining rooting mix.
Where to Find Lantana ramboi
Lantana ramboi can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Lantana ramboi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lantana ramboi?
Lantana ramboi
What is the common name of Lantana ramboi?
Ramboi Lantana
What is the natural habitat of Lantana ramboi?
Lantana ramboi is found in tropical forests, particularly in Central 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
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
María E. Múlgura (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Múlgura' in the authors string.
Fátima Regina Gonçalves Salimena: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salimena' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77175113-1: 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].