Lantana montevidensis
Family Verbenaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [WoNS shortlist (pre-2012); NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Creeping Lantana, Polecat-geranium, Purple Lantana, Small Lantana, Trailing Lantana, Weeping Lantana, Wild Verbena |
| Synonyms | Camara montevidensis (Spreng.) Kuntze; Camara sellowiana (Link & Otto) Kuntze; Lantana delicatissima Poit.; Lantana sellowiana Link & Otto; Lippia megapotamica Spreng.; Lippia montevidensis Spreng. |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Shrub, Vine/scrambler/climber |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Fleshy fruit/Edible/Aril |
| Maximum height (m) | 2 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | Tropical South America |
| Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, QLD |
| Exotic range (other) | Africa, Asia, North America, Oceania |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Bushland, Disturbed areas (including trails), Dry sclerophyll forest, Forest, Grasslands, Pastures, Riparian systems, Roadsides, Thickets, Wastelands, Wet sclerophyll forest |
| Soil type (exotic) | Gravel/stony, Loamy, Sandy, Well drained |
| Decade of introduction | 1810 |
National Climate Change Impact
Invasive Class 3
The area of suitable habitat and the habitat suitability of observations, for this species, are projected to decrease or remain the same under RCP 8.5 2065 compared to current climate suitability.
Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences
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Current suitable habitat
2035 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
2065 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
Recorded occurrences
(Australia)
Recorded occurrences
(global)
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