Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
strigocamara
ID:
809614

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.W.Sanders

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Sida 22: 392 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808948



Common Names

  • Lantana Strigocamara
  • Stripe Lantana
  • Stripe Shrub Verbena


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Description

Lantana strigocamara (also called white-flowered lantana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Verbenaceae family. It is a small, evergreen shrub with ovate to lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lantana strigocamara is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is attractive to bees and other pollinators and has a long flowering season.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lantana strigocamara is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lantana strigocamara can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Lantana strigocamara

Lantana strigocamara can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, such as Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Lantana strigocamara FAQ

What is the optimal soil pH for Lantana strigocamara?

The optimal soil pH for Lantana strigocamara is 6.0-7.5.

What is the optimal temperature for Lantana strigocamara?

The optimal temperature for Lantana strigocamara is between 15-25°C.

What is the optimal light intensity for Lantana strigocamara?

The optimal light intensity for Lantana strigocamara is bright, indirect light.

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

Roger William Sanders (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.W.Sanders' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60444377-2: 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].