Species:
Lantana camara
Common Name:
lantana
Systems Affected (standardized):
disturbed/waste areas
Regions(s) present (updated by AB):
SE
Impacts:
generally deleterious to biodiversity and has been reported as an agricultural weed resulting in large economic losses in a number of countries. increases the risk of fire, is poisonous to livestock and is a host for numerous pests and diseases. can readily hybridise with other Lantana species
Source? likely to be reintroduced:
still sold as an ornamental for landscaping.
Info Blurb:
Reduces biodiversity and has been reported as an agricultural weed. Increases the risk of fire, is poisonous to livestock, and is a host for numerous pests and diseases. Intentionally introduced as an ornamental.
Native Regions in OK:
NONE
Current and past designations:
BS
Present in OK?
Yes
Present in Bordering States?
TX, LA
Has Legal Status in BS?
NONE