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creeping lantana

Lantana montevidensis

Creeping lantana is a colorful plant that grows close to the ground. It has bright flowers that attract butterflies and bees, making gardens look cheerful and lively!

Lebensraum: Urban areas

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The creeping lantana has trailing stems forming dense mats of foliage. Its small, tubular flowers appear in flattened clusters, typically vibrant purple, sometimes with white or yellow centers, creating a colorful carpet.

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

Despite its beauty, this plant is listed as an invasive weed in many warm parts of the world.

Each 'flower' is actually a cluster of many tiny, individual blooms, attracting more pollinators.

Its small, round fruits change from green to dark purple when ripe, signaling they are ready for dispersal!

Rubbing its leaves releases a distinct, strong scent, often described as citrusy or peppery.

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Ground Hugger

Creeping lantana can spread its stems widely and root as it grows, helping it quickly cover large areas and outcompete other plants.

Fähigkeit

Toxin Shield

Creeping lantana has toxic compounds in its leaves and berries, protecting it from being eaten by many animals.

Fähigkeit

Sun Seeker

Creeping lantana can thrive in full sun and tolerate drought conditions, allowing it to grow in tough, open environments.

Maße und Details

Höhe
10-30 cm
Ausbreitung
50-200 cm
Blütengröße
0.5-1 cm
Blütezeit
Year-round in tropical/subtropical climates
Essbar
Nein
Giftigkeit
Mäßig
Lebenszyklus
Mehrjährig
Bestäubungsmethode
Insekten

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

pollinates

Monarch butterfly

Danaus plexippus

visits flowers for nectar

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

collects nectar from its many small flowers

eaten by

Cattle

Bos taurus

can be poisoned if they ingest leaves or berries

eats

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

disperses seeds by eating its berries

depends on

Oleander aphid

Aphis nerii

feeds on sap from its stems and leaves

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

While the flowers are pretty, it's best to look and not touch, as some parts can be harmful if eaten.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das höhe von creeping lantana?

10-30 cm

Was ist der/die/das ausbreitung von creeping lantana?

50-200 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütengröße von creeping lantana?

0.5-1 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütezeit von creeping lantana?

Year-round in tropical/subtropical climates

Was ist der/die/das essbar von creeping lantana?

Nein

Was ist der/die/das giftigkeit von creeping lantana?

Mäßig

Was ist der/die/das lebenszyklus von creeping lantana?

Mehrjährig

Was ist der/die/das bestäubungsmethode von creeping lantana?

Insekten

Snap-Karte

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