Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Gomdagga, Lantana, Tickberry, Ubutywala bentaka, Ubukhwebezane

Family: Verbenaceae (Verbena)

Distribution: Central and South America

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

Black list: Listed NEMBA Category 1 Invasive - Must be destroyed/removed by law.

Comments: Lantana camara will often out-compete other more desirable species, leading to a reduction in biodiversity. It can also cause problems in agricultural areas as a result of its toxicity to livestock, and its ability to form dense thickets which, if left unchecked, can greatly reduce the productivity of farm land.