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Lantana trifolia (Lantana trifolia)

Lantana trifolia is a sprawling shrub with clusters of lavender-pink flowers and edible berries, often grown for its ornamental appeal.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun.

Watering

Water when top inch of soil is dry.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers sandy or loamy soils, adaptable to various types.

Temperature

Ideal growing range.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun.

At least 6 hours of direct sun daily.

Water

Water when top inch of soil is dry.

Reduce in cooler months.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers sandy or loamy soils, adaptable to various types.

Temperature

Ideal growing range.

18-27 °C

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season.

Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Fruit, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.5-1.5 m

Spread

1-2 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None in tropical climates, may show reduced growth in cooler periods.

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Opposite, simple

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Camara trifolia (L.) Kuntze
Lantana annua L.
Lantana bipinnatifida Sessé & Moc.
Lantana celtidifolia Kunth
Lantana cubensis Moldenke
Lantana dubia Royle
Lantana dubia Wall. ex Walp.
Lantana fiebrigii Hayek
Lantana gogchana Buch.-Ham. ex Voigt
Lantana maxima Hayek
Lantana mearnsii Moldenke
Lantana pilosa Kunth
Lantana pittieri Moldenke
Lippia purpurea Dum.Cours.
Lippia schliebenii Moldenke
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyVerbenaceae
  • genusLantana
  • speciesLantana trifolia
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

Yes

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