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Marcus, Joseph A.
Lantana achyranthifolia
Lantana achyranthifolia Desf.
Brushland shrubverbena, Mexican marjoram, Veinyleaf lantana
Verbenaceae (Verbena Family)
Synonym(s): Lantana macropoda
USDA Symbol: LAAC
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Perennial, woody shrub to 2 meters with thin, ascending stems. Flowers showy; opening white and changing to yellow, orange and ultimately to violet. Various scrub habitats in South Texas, south to South America.
This species is a member of the verbena family (family Verbenaceae), which includes about 75 genera and 3,000 species of herbs, shrubs, and trees, mostly of tropical and warm temperate regions. Among them, teak is a highly prized furniture wood, and Vervain, Lantana, Lippia or Frog Fruit, and Chase Tree or Vitex are grown as ornamentals.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , VioletBloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: spring then repeatedly after rain
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Dry
Benefit
Attracts: Birds , ButterfliesFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Nueces River Authority - Uvalde, TX
National Butterfly Center - Mission, TX
Additional resources
USDA: Find Lantana achyranthifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lantana achyranthifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lantana achyranthifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2009-10-08Research By: TWC Staff