Lantana — 4 species
Botanical species in the genus Lantana recorded in the PlantPeers database.
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Lantana camara
Lantana camara
Family: Verbenaceae
Cultivation
Grows in a wide variety of habitats in the tropical and subtropical zones. It has succeeded in areas where the annual rainfall is around 750mm, though is then usually found along creek lines. It is also found in tropical areas receiving 3,000mm of rainfall per year, provided that the soils are sufficiently well drained.
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Lantana trifolia
Lantana trifolia
Family: Verbenaceae
Cultivation
A plant of subtropical to tropical areas, it is not tolerant of frosts. Prefers a sunny position. Succeeds in a wide range of soils, so long as they are well-drained.
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