Lantana
Lantana camara · Verbenaceae
Forms dense allelopathic thickets that suppress native seedling regeneration; foliage toxic to livestock; has invaded roughly half of India's natural areas, including tiger habitat
Why Lantana is a problem
Forms dense allelopathic thickets that suppress native seedling regeneration; foliage toxic to livestock; has invaded roughly half of India's natural areas, including tiger habitat
What to plant instead
Murraya koenigii, Nyctanthes arbor-tristis, Carissa carandas, Woodfordia fruticosa or Justicia adhatoda (region-dependent)
Frequently asked questions
Is Lantana invasive in India?
Yes. Lantana (Lantana camara) is considered invasive in India. Forms dense allelopathic thickets that suppress native seedling regeneration; foliage toxic to livestock; has invaded roughly half of India's natural areas, including tiger habitat
Why is Lantana a problem?
Forms dense allelopathic thickets that suppress native seedling regeneration; foliage toxic to livestock; has invaded roughly half of India's natural areas, including tiger habitat
What can I plant instead of Lantana?
Good native alternatives include Curry leaf, Parijat, Karonda, Dhawai.