It often grows over rocks, along tree branches, and on dry ridge tops with shallow, stony soils. What types of environment does it grow in?Ĭreeping lantana invades rocky hills, pastures, woodland and riverbanks. In NSW it was commonly planted as an ornamental.Ĭreeping lantana comes from the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. The main infestations are along the north and central coast of NSW and southern QLD. 6–8 mm across and contain one straw coloured seed.Ĭreeping lantana is similar to lantana (Lantana camara).pink, purple or lilac with white or yellow centres when young.oval shaped with pointed tips and serrated edges.Young plants flower in November and December and older plants may flower all year. skin damage on knees and hooves and sometimes back and faceĬreeping lantana is a sprawling shrub with stems that grow along the ground.unsteady on the back legs and moving with head held high.Calves from 6 weeks of age are affected if their mothers eat the plant. If going to a hospital take a piece of the plant for identification.Ĭreeping lantana contains an unidentified nerve-damaging toxin.If the patient is conscious and responsive call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 or your doctor.
If the patient is unconscious, unresponsive or having difficulty breathing dial 000 or get to the emergency section of a hospital immediately.Touching creeping lantana can irritate skin and eyes. invades native grasslands, woodlands and forests.Īll parts of the plant, particularly the green berries, are poisonous to humans and can cause:.