Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
splendens
ID:
224077

Status:
valid

Authors:
Medik.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Hist. & Commentat. Acad. Elect. Sci. Theod.-Palat. 3: 226 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223407



Common Names

  • Splendens Lantana
  • Splendens Wild Sage
  • Splendens Wild Sage-Bush


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Description

Lantana splendens (also called Splendid Lantana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family. It is native to Mexico, and typically grows in dry, rocky, and sandy areas. It has small, yellow flowers and oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Lantana splendens is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and diarrhea. It is also known to have antifungal and antibacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lantana splendens is a small, five-petaled, yellow flower. The seed of Lantana splendens is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings of Lantana splendens are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lantana splendens is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Division can be done in spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section replanted in a separate pot.

Where to Find Lantana splendens

Lantana splendens is native to Central and South America. It is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant and can be found in nurseries and garden centers.

Lantana splendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lantana splendens?

Lantana splendens

What is the common name of Lantana splendens?

Scarlet lantana

What is the natural habitat of Lantana splendens?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and 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

Friedrich Kasimir Medikus (1736-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Medik.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:863454-1: 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].