Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
robusta
ID:
224032

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schauer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 601 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223362



Common Names

  • Lantana Robusta
  • Robusta Lantana
  • Robusta's Lantana


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Description

Lantana robusta (also called Robust Lantana, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has a rounded habit and produces clusters of small, yellow flowers. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lantana robusta 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

Lantana robusta has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lantana robusta is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Lantana robusta prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Lantana robusta

Lantana robusta is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates, and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Lantana robusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lantana robusta?

Lantana robusta

What is the common name of Lantana robusta?

Tropical sage

What is the natural habitat of Lantana robusta?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

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

Johannes Conrad Schauer (1813-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schauer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:324304-2: 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].