Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ukambensis
ID:
224119

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vatke) Verdc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Verbenac.: 43 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223449



Common Names

  • Ukambensis Lantana
  • Ukambensis Wild Sage
  • Ukambensis Wild Sage-Bush


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Description

Lantana ukambensis (also called Ukambensis 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 ukambensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lantana ukambensis is small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lantana ukambensis 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 ukambensis

Lantana ukambensis 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 ukambensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lantana ukambensis?

Lantana ukambensis

What is the common name of Lantana ukambensis?

Ukambensis lantana

What is the natural habitat of Lantana ukambensis?

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

Wilhelm Vatke (1849-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vatke' in the authors string.
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:969362-1: 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].