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Lantana involucrata

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Species of flowering plant

Lantana involucrata
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Verbenaceae
Genus: Lantana
Species: L. involucrata
Binomial name
Lantana involucrata
L.
Synonyms

Lantana odorata L.

Lantana involucrata, commonly known as buttonsage, is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family. It is native to the Neotropical realm, where it is widespread in well-drained areas.

Etymology

The name Lantana derives from the Latin name of the wayfaring tree Viburnum lantana, the flowers of which superficially resemble Lantana.

Description

The plant blooms and fruits all year long.

Detail of flowers

References

  1. Bárrios, S. & Copeland, A. 2021. Lantana involucrata. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2021: e.T192142423A192142425. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T192142423A192142425.en. Accessed on 04 May 2023.
  2. http://www.fs.fed.us/global/iitf/pdf/shrubs/Lantana%20involucrata.pdf Lantana involucrata at the US Forest Service
  3. Gledhill, David (2008). "The Names of Plants". Cambridge University Press. ISBN 9780521866453 (hardback), ISBN 9780521685535 (paperback). pp 230
Taxon identifiers
Lantana involucrata
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