Lantana involucrata | |
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Conservation status | |
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific 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.
References
- 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.
- http://www.fs.fed.us/global/iitf/pdf/shrubs/Lantana%20involucrata.pdf Lantana involucrata at the US Forest Service
- Gledhill, David (2008). "The Names of Plants". Cambridge University Press. ISBN 9780521866453 (hardback), ISBN 9780521685535 (paperback). pp 230
Taxon identifiers | |
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Lantana involucrata |
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