Lantana achyranthifolia, the brushland shrubverbena, is a perennial woody shrub, and a member of the verbena family, Verbenaceae.
Etymology The name Lantana derives from the Latin name of the wayfaring tree Viburnum lantana, the flowers of which closely resemble Lantana.Gledhill, David (2008). "The Names of Plants". Cambridge University Press. (hardback), (paperback). pp 230
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