Lantana camara: Taxonomic Position, Distribution, Characteristics, Impact on Cattle and Toxic Components
What are the different varieties of Lantana camara?
ANS: Pink L. camara, White L. camara, Red L. camara, Pink edged red L. camara, and Orange L. camara is the most common Lantana types based on bloom colour. L. indica, L. crenulata, L. trifolia, L. lilacina, L. involuerata, and L. Sellowiance are all important lantana species, but the red blossom variant (L. camara var. aculeate) is the most toxic. In New Zealand, a pink form of Lantana camara known as Taxon is commonly grazed by animals and is harmless.