Lantana camara

Agro-ecological Zone
Lowlands to Midlands
Growth rate Management practices Invasiveness Leafing Phenology Location
unknown Repeated control of regrowth is critical to success. Mechanical clearing and hand pulling are suitable for small areas and fire can be used over large areas Yes unknown Kenya
Country Rainfall Temperature Altitude Soil
Kenya unknown unknown 0-2000 Occurs in diverse habitats and on a variety of soil types
Common names/English Kamba Kikuyu Maasai Samburu
Lantana or shrub verbena Karurina/Mitauti
Propagation Method Seed shelf life Pre-sowing seed treatment Seed Dispersal
unknown unknown Scarification Birds
Family Products Niche AFD Taxon AFD Link Useful Tropical Plant Taxon Useful Tropical Plant Link Ecological Services PROTA Other Links
Verbenaceae Other Foods (including nuts), leaves, Medicine, Fodder, Tannins/Dyestuff Live fence, Homestead boundary/live fence, Lake/ river shores Lantana camara L.
Cultural Uses
Ornamental