Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tomasii
ID:
224098

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 1: 465 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223428



Common Names

  • Tomasii Lantana
  • Tomasii Wild Sage
  • Tomasii Wild Sage-Bush


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Description

Lantana tomasii (also called Tomas' 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 tomasii 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 tomasii is a small, five-petaled, yellow flower. The seed of Lantana tomasii is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings of Lantana tomasii are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lantana tomasii is a tropical shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It grows best in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, but it can also be grown from seed. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by layering.

Where to Find Lantana tomasii

Lantana tomasii is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It can be found in gardens, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Lantana tomasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lantana tomasii?

Lantana tomasii

What is the common name of Lantana tomasii?

Tomas' lantana

What is the natural habitat of Lantana tomasii?

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

Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:135332-2: 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].