Lantana camara plant is a medium-sized shrub reaching a height of 150 cm. Its branches are thin and dark green, and the leaves are oval-shaped covered with coarse hair. The inflorescence consists of a cluster of small flowers at the tips, varying in color between pink, yellow, red, and orange. The leaves and flowers, which appear most of the year, have a strong aromatic scent. The fruits are green berry-like, turning black when ripe. All parts of the plant are toxic, especially the fruits. Lantana plant tolerates high temperatures and sunlight, but its growth is better in conditions of high relative humidity. Its salt tolerance is moderate, and it can grow in any type of soil. There are several available varieties such as "Fabiola" with yellow, red, and pink flowers, the "Nana" variety with yellow, orange, and red flowers that appear on the same head, and the "Radiation" variety with orange and red flowers. This plant is related to the species Lantana horrida, which is more drought-tolerant but less frost-tolerant. The best method for propagating lantana is using cuttings. Lantana has multiple decorative uses in dry areas; it can be used as a natural barrier, a shapeable fence, or for decoration with striking colors. Lantana is a common shrub used in urban areas in public open spaces and park landscaping.
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Lantana camara plant is a medium-sized shrub reaching a height of 150 cm. Its branches are thin and dark green, and the leaves are oval-shaped covered with coarse hair. The inflorescence consists of a cluster of small flowers at the tips, varying in color between pink, yellow, red, and orange. The leaves and flowers, which appear most of the year, have a strong aromatic scent. The fruits are green berry-like, turning black when ripe. All parts of the plant are toxic, especially the fruits. Lantana plant tolerates high temperatures and sunlight, but its growth is better in conditions of high relative humidity. Its salt tolerance is moderate, and it can grow in any type of soil. There are several available varieties such as "Fabiola" with yellow, red, and pink flowers, the "Nana" variety with yellow, orange, and red flowers that appear on the same head, and the "Radiation" variety with orange and red flowers. This plant is related to the species Lantana horrida, which is more drought-tolerant but less frost-tolerant. The best method for propagating lantana is using cuttings. Lantana has multiple decorative uses in dry areas; it can be used as a natural barrier, a shapeable fence, or for decoration with striking colors. Lantana is a common shrub used in urban areas in public open spaces and park landscaping.
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