Status:
valid
Authors:
Schrank
Source:
wcs
Year:
1822
Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Königl.-Baier. Bot. Ges. Regensburg 2: 56 (1822)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223450
Common Names
- Undulata Lantana
- Undulata Wild Sage
- Undulata Wild Sage-Bush
Description
Lantana undulata (also called Undulate 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 undulata 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 undulata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lantana undulata 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 undulata
Lantana undulata 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 undulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lantana undulata?
Lantana undulata
What is the common name of Lantana undulata?
Undulate lantana
What is the natural habitat of Lantana undulata?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:863474-1: 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].