Lantana achyranthifolia

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Verbenaceae Edible: Fruit 1,863 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

Lantana achyranthifolia, the brushland shrubverbena, is a perennial woody shrub, and a member of the verbena family, Verbenaceae.

Description

A tropical herb in the Verbenaceae family with edible fruits.

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Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Colombia, Mexico, South America,

Synonyms

Camara macropoda (Torr.) KuntzeCamara purpurea (J. Jacq.) KuntzeLantana bernardinensis Briq.Lantana cabrerae MoldenkeLantana macropoda Torr.Lantana macropodioides Greenm.Lippia fimbriata RusbyLippa imbricata KuntzeLippia purpurea J. Jacq.

Also Known As

Cinto negritos

References (2)

Cruz, I. M., et al, 2015, Edible fruits and seeds in the State of Mexico. Revista Mexicana de Ciencias Agricolas. Vol. 6. Num. 2 pp 331-346
Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.