species 99,057 observations
Common Lantana
Lantana camara
Field notes
Supports All
250
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Julia Heliconian, Banded Peacock, Bean-leaf Webworm Moth, Lantana Stick Moth
13
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Herring-bone Leafminer
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Lantana Treehopper, Anna's Hummingbird, Western Yellowjacket, Northern Cardinal
22
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Monarch, Fiery Skipper, Gulf Fritillary, Painted Lady
213
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Parasitoid Wasp
1
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Ground covers
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Perennial Shrub Ground cover Herbaceous perennial Poisonous
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.