Leaves are simple, ovate, arranged oppositely, apex acute, margin dentated and rough. Lantana lantana camara how itspreads lantana spreads in two ways. It has escaped gardens throughout the world and is considered to be a noxious weed in many frostfreetropical areas where it can rapidly spread to form dense thickets. Lantana camara, also known as big sage, wild sage, red sage, white sage and tickberry, is a species of flowering plant within the verbena family, verbenaceae, that is native to the american tropics. In the present study, we synthesized silver ag nanoparticles using aqueous extracts of fresh leaves of impatiens balsamina and lantana camara medicinal plants as bioreducing agents. It cannot survive under dense, intact canopies of taller native forest species. Lantana camara verbenaceae is one of the wellknown medicinal plants in traditional medicine6. The antimycobacterial activity of lantana camara a plant.
In recent years research is increasing to use plant secondary metabolites, particularly essential oils, as natural pesticides for crop protection and storage, because. Lantana antillana raf lantana asperata vis lantana coccinea lodd. It is a somewhat hairy shrub that when bruised gives a spicy pungent odor. Take decoction of bark or infusion of leaves and flowering tops as tea. Lantana camara is a low, erect or subscandent, vigorous shrub which can grow to 2 4 meters in height. Lantana is mainly used as a herbal medicine and in. Lantanas are easy to care for and grow anywhere in. Lcme is defined as lantana camara methanolic extract medicinal plant rarely. Effective in vitro micropropagation and callus induction aid plant material production for bioactive compound studies and plant resource conservation.
Invasive pest fact sheet asia pacific forest invasive. The genus lantana belongs to family verbanaceae is. More research can be done to explore the unknown and unexplored potential of lantana camara plants. The plant lantana camara is a shrub, which is found in all parts of india. Lantana camara, commonly called lantana or shrub verbena, is native to the central and south america. This study investigated the antifilarial activities of two cameroonian medicinal plants. Filaricidal properties of lantana camara and tamarindus. Sharaf and nuguib 1959 extracted resins and alkaloids from l. Also, birds and other animals such as foxes consume. Micropropagation and callus induction of lantana camara l. Verbanaceae, commonly known as wild or red sage is the most widespread species of this genus and regarded both as a notorious weed and a popular ornamental garden plant 4. Lantana plants are evergreens of the broadleaf variety. Names of lantana camara in various languages of the world are also given.
The leaf oil is used as an antiseptic for wounds and the roots are used for the treatment of tooth ache and the flowers. Medicinal uses influenza, cough, mumps, incessant high fever, malaria, cervical lymph node tuberculosis. The alkaloid fraction is believed to lower the blood pressure, accelerate the respiration, stimulate the intestinal movements and inhibit the uterine motility in rats. It contains various toxic pentacyclic triterpenes, the most abundant of which are lantadene a, lantadene c, and icterogenin, although metabolites may also be toxic. Only plants judged as mature by the team were collected and the collection was. Lantana camara linn and lantana montevidensis briq verbenaceae found in tropical and subtropical areas around the world are popularly known as camara or chumbinho. The plants tolerate salt spray very well, so they are popular in yards located near the ocean. This perennial is evergreen in zones 9 and warmer but gardeners in cool climates can enjoy lantana shrubs as an annual or grow them in containers to be brought indoors during. This is another reason why they are a symbol of florida landscaping.
Lantana camara simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. However, this characteristic turns the plant a problem weed because it dominates native. The aromatic flowers are borne in clusters and are a mixture of red, yellow, blue, lilac, white and orange florets. It is regarded as a notorious weed, 1 2 and popular ornamental garden plant in many parts of the world. A wide range of medicinal plant parts is used for extract as raw drugs and they possess varied medicinal properties 3. Mar 02, 2012 lantana is a perennial flowering plants native to tropical regions of the americas and africa. Verbenaceae is an aromatic shrub, native to tropical america and was introduced in india as an ornamental and hedge plant 1. The leaf is ovate or ovate oblong, 2 10 cm long and 2 6 cm wide, arranged in opposite pairs. Among the category of medicinal plant, lantana camara is one, but in india this plant is categorised in poisonous plant as, this plant is among top ten invasive weeds and toxic plant on the earth 2. An overview piush sharma introduction lanata camara l. Lantana camara aripoovu lantana camara is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family, verbenaceae, that is native to the american tropics. Fruit dispersal is through frugivorous birds, fox and rodents.
Philippine herbal medicine an illustrated compilation of philippine medicinal plants by dr godofredo stuart, with botanical information, chemical properties, folkloric uses and research studies. Lantana camara food and agriculture organization of the united. They grow as a bush and can reach up to 6 feet tall and wide. Lantana camara is a wellknown medicinal plant of the family verbenaceae which is mainly used as a traditional medicine and also as firewood and mulch kalita et al. Leaves measure 2 to 5 inches and emit an unpleasant aroma if crushed.
This plant may be known by one or more common names in. The clinical trials and animal research support the use of lantana camara for antispasmodic, carminative, antitumour, antiinflammatory, antimalarial, antiulcer genic, treatment of emotional stress and trauma, anti. A comparative study of the constituents of several taxa n hart, j lamberton, a sioumis and h suares australian journal of chemistry 293 655 671, 1976 31. It contains various toxic pentacyclic triterpenes, the most abundant of which are lantadene a, lantadene c, and. Verbenaceae some times also known as wild or red sage, is listed as one of the important medicinal plant of the world and it is. The present research has been undertaken with the aim to formulate and evaluate the herbal gel containing lantana camara leaf extract. One of the plants known for having many medicinal uses in traditional system of medicine is lantana camara juliana et al. Joshi department of natural resources, teri university data development, pitney bowes software abstract lantana camara, a noxious weed, has been expanding and now established in many regions of the world, including india. Lantana camara and tamarindus indica locally used to. List of plants covered in medicinal plants of the world volumes 1 and 2 volume 1 1. Lantana flower comes from the lantana camara plant, a species of flowering plant native to southern and central america. The team included a taxonomist, principal investigator and a traditional healer.
Further analysis of lantana camara plants active compounds can be carried out by way of making use of different. Its resilient nature makes the plant invasive and widely distributed in the pantropic. Phytochemical and pharmacological profile of lanata camara l. Overview on toxic to potent medicinal properties html full text. Lantana is a perennial flowering plants native to tropical regions of the americas and africa. Lantana camara is an attractive ornamental shrub native to the americas and africa that grows readily in tropical and subtropical habitats.
Medicinal use of lantana camara has been mentioned. Shoot multiplication, root induction and callus formation were investigated. Gcms analysis of terpenes from hexane extract of lantana. Lantana camara stalks have been used in the construction of furniture, such as chairs and tables. In sri lanka, also after escaping from the royal botanic gardens in 1926 it is a major weed. How is lantana camara methanolic extract medicinal plant abbreviated. Lantana camara herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects.
Among the category of medicinal plant, lantana camara is one, but in. International journal of scientific and research publications, volume 3, issue 10, october 20 1 issn 22503153. There is some evidence, although conflicting in nature, that extracts from l. There are four subchapters to look through in this chapter. The use of medicinal plants with therapeutics properties represents a secular tradition in different cultures, mainly in underdeveloped countries. However, this characteristic turns the plant a problem weed because it dominates native species and disrupts biodiversity18. This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. Sep 21, 2017 the tropical shrub lantana lantana camara grows approximately 6 feet high with an 8 foot spread. Dietr lantana sanguine medik lantana suaveolens desf lantana undulate raf lantana urticifolia mill lantana viburnoides blanco. Plantmediated synthesis of nanomaterials has been increasingly gaining popularity due to its ecofriendly nature and costeffectiveness. The elliptic medium green leaves are up to 8cm 3 inch long and 4cm.
An overview of the research on the hepatotoxic plant lantana camara om p. The subchapter throughout the synthesis of journals and authentic articles of lantana camara l. Leaves are bright green, rough, finely hairy, with serrate margins and. Bactericidal action of the extracts of lantana camara. Leaf extracts of lantana exhibit antimicrobial, fungicidal, insecticidal and nematicidal properties kalita et al. The research reveals the potential of hexane extract of lantana camara leaves as a good source of terpenes that justify the use of this plant for its various ailments by traditional practitioners.
Lantana lantana camara this amazing plant comes in many combinations of red, yellow, and orange flowers in small clusters. Phytochemical and antibacterial studies of lantana. Abstractlantana camara is more popular as toxic weed rather than medicinal plant in most of the countries responsible for infesting. Phytochemical and antibacterial studies of lantana camara l. I never ingested lantana camara, but i was told in brazil that its fruits are toxic. Lantana camara are generally sold in late winter or early spring when in bud and they are often thought of as temporary plants, to be discarded after flowering. It is an upright frosttender shrub that grows 36 tall. Though lantana is primarily considered a weed, its flowers have medicinal properties that have been used in traditional medicine systems and in making herbal teas. This method allowed the synthesis of nanoparticles, which was confirmed by. Efficacy of the bioactive compounds of medicinal importance in the leaves of lantana camara l. Sharma biochemistry laboratory, indian veterinary research institute, regional station, palampur 176 061, h. Lantana is also found in georgia, texas, california, hawaii, australia, new zealand and china. The alkaloid fraction is believed to lower the blood pressure, accelerate the respiration, stimulate the intestinal movements and inhibit the uterine motility in. Germination rate of fresh seed is generally low, but the germinability gets improved when the seed passes through the digestive system of birds and animals.
How lantana camara is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Antispasmodic activity, invitro assay, lantana camara linn, methanolic extract. The gel formulation was designed by using carbapol 940, lantana camara leaf extract, propylene glycol, methyl paraben, propyl. The lantana plant is native to the west indies, but was introduced the the southeastern united states, specifically in florida. Medicinal value edit studies conducted in india have found that lantana leaves can display antimicrobial, fungicidal and insecticidal properties. Layering is a form of vegetative reproduction where stems send roots into the soil, allowing it to quickly form very dense stands and spread short distances. Flowers are small, multicolored yellow to red colored found in branch apex, the fruits is drupes, fleshy, green turns dark blue when ripe, which is sweet and jellylike.
The tropical shrub lantana lantana camara grows approximately 6 feet high with an 8 foot spread. But because of the vinelike appearance of their branches, they are often grown in hanging pots, in which their branches are allowed to spill over the sides. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in lantana camara. Antibacterial activity of lantana camara linn and lantana. Lcme stands for lantana camara methanolic extract medicinal plant. Camara vulgaris, lantana scabrida sleeper weed, lantana, wild sage verbenaceae. However, it is listed as one of the important medicinal plants of the world 5. This method allowed the synthesis of nanoparticles, which. Integrated control should combine fire, mechanical, chemical and biological methods, and revegetation. Verbenaceae has been important coniferous plant in ayurvedic and indigenous medicinal systems.
Lantana camara common lantana is a species of flowering plant within the verbena family verbenaceae, native to the american tropics. It is regarded as a notorious weed, and popular ornamental garden plant in many parts of the world. Camara vulgaris benth lantana aculeata l lantana annua c. Lcme lantana camara methanolic extract medicinal plant. Although they may act a little like vines, they are classified by botanists as shrubs. Borekar 1 department of veterinary pharmacology and toxicology, post graduate institute of veterinary and animal sciences 1, akola444 104, maharashtra, india. Lantana, also called white sage, is a tropical woody shrub that produces small clusters of tiny, colorful flowers in shades of pink, yellow, red, orange, purple and white. Best alternate uses of west indian lantana started by the people, as it.
They are also used as border shrubs and as a ground cover in areas with full sunshine in the south. Introduction medicinal plants are very high priced for human to. Many communities in uganda use medicinal plants to treat various infections, including respiratory tract infections. Chemical compounds isolated from extracts of leaves of l. Joshi department of natural resources, teri university data development, pitney bowes software abstract lantana camara, a noxious weed, has been expanding and now established in many regions of. Lantana camara lantana this plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below. Lantana is an erect, many branched, woody, evergreen shrub, grows up to 5 the height. It has been introduced into other parts of the world as an ornamental plant and is considered an invasive species in many tropical and subtropical areas. The highest priority for lantana control is preventing its spread into northern australia and west of the great dividing range. Lantana camara shrub verbena or spanish flag is hairy shrub native from tropical america. A few varieties grow like vines and easily climb trellis structures or arbors. The elliptic medium green leaves are up to 8cm 3 inch long and 4cm 1. Lantana leaf is the leaf from the lantana camara genus of plant. Phytochemical and pharmacological profile of lanata camara.
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