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| Scientific name | Lantana camara |
|---|---|
| Genus | Lantana |
| Origin | Central/South America |
| Family | Verbenaceae |
| Region | Global |
Lantana camara (common lantana) is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family (Verbenaceae), native to the tropics of the Americas. It is a very adaptable species, which can inhabit a wide variety of ecosystems; once it has been introduced into a habitat it spreads rapidly; between 45ºN and 45ºS and less than 1,400 metres (4,600 feet) in altitude. It has spread from its native range to around 50 countries, where it has become an invasive species.