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| Botanical Name: |
Lantana camara
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| Sounds like: |
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| Common Name: |
Lantana
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| Family Name: |
VERBENACEAE
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| Genus: |
Lantana
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| species |
camara
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| Name Derivation |
G: The plant's resemblance to Viburnum lantana, transfered to this genus; S: South American name
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| Growth Habit: |
Shrub
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| Dimensions: |
To 1.5m x 1.5m
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| Flower: |
Infl. axillary, many fld; peduncle to 14cm, adpressed pubescent, calyx to 3mm truncate hestate, glabrous to pubescent, cor. yellow to orange or red
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| Climate: |
Tolerates a variety of soils. Prefers sunny, dry aspect. Mildew can be a problem in shaded areas. Coastal conditions tolerated.
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| Fruit: |
A drupe
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| Propagation: |
Seed and Cuttings
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| Horticulture Use: |
Specimen and hedge in frost free zones
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| Culture & Maintenance: |
Not suited to the tropics or sub-tropics where is has become a wide spread weed. Excessive watering and feeding will reduce flowers
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| Foliage: |
Lvs. to 12 x 7 cm, usually opposite ovate to ovate-oblong, acute or acuminate
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