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Lantana camara
  • Slaunger: 1.This is original lantana camara as confirmed by the experts in India. Since it is a popular ornamental plant, we can see it in gardens; but they are hybrids with boosted colors. This FP is 'Patty Wankler' as mentioned in description. The other FP is indeed a hybrid. This seems original; but can't confirm unless we know from where it was photographed. (It is also a hybrid.) The difficulty is our garden cultivars will escape to wild and mix with originals. Here the current nom is photographed from the core of Silent Valley National Park (1300 m a.s.l.) where no human settlement or activity. (Disclaimer: I'm not an expert; just sharing what I learned from experts. I do post my works in expert groups and read all related discussions before making a nom here. I know here we expect less subject specific reviews even compared to EN wiki FPC. I had read this and this too before making this nom.) 2. "You have a slight clockwise rotation of the leaves.." Not me; it's by the nature itself. We are not going to see the two leaves in the horizontal plane in real life. And I prefer this position more beautiful than with artificial straightening. Jee 03:17, 16 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
  • Jkadavoor the reason I asked about invasive species was from reading Lantana camara, where it says Lantana camara, often planted to embellish gardens, has spread from its native Central and South America to around 50 different countries, where it has become an invasive species. From this I get the impression that it is an invasive species in India? But thanks for clearing that up regarding the hybrids vs non-hybrids. Yes, the leaves are not naturally aligned with the leaves - you have a point there, but the crop, composition and light is not good enough for FP IMO. -- Slaunger (talk) 20:38, 16 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
  • The concept of invasive species is bit outdated. We are victims of excessive use of herbicides and insecticides; no more consider human economy over environmental harmony. The modern concept is weeds and pests are good and there are a lot of passive benefits from them to the crops too. One will be an issue if it is overpowered to affect the biodiversity in that region. Lantana camara is unable to compete with trees; so less a threat compared to Mikania micrantha. (I'm happy to withdraw this nom; but not happy to see two photos of ornamental hybrids are highlighted as the best works of a Tropical plant.) Jee 03:27, 17 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
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