Details of Genus: Lantana L.
ID: 274
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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 3 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Verbenaceae
Family ja: クマツヅラ
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Distribution en: trop. to warm S.America
Description en: Genus of 150 species of evergreen shrubs and perennials from tropical North, Central, and South America, and South Africa, usually occurring in pine woodland and on disturbed ground. They are grown for their small, 5-lobed, salverform flowers, grouped tightly into rounded, flattened, or domed, terminal heads. Leaves are simple and toothed, often wrinkled, and borne in opposite pairs or whorls of 3. In frost-prone areas, grow in a temperate greenhouse, or use as summer bedding. In warmer areas, grow in a border; low, spreading species are good ground cover on a bank or between shrubs. All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested, and contact with foliage may irritate skin.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
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Propagation en: Sow seed at 16-18°C (61-64°F) in spring, or root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer.
Pests en: Whiteflies, red spider mites, and powdery mildew may be troublesome under glass.
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Comment ja: シチヘンゲ
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| PB2 | Verbenaceae | クマツヅラ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Verbenaceae | クマツヅラ科 | Show | |||
| APG4 | Accepted | Verbenaceae | クマツヅラ科 | Show |