Lantanaa weed of national significance lantana poisoning lantana, lantana camara, is a weed of national significance to australia and threatens stock through its toxicity. Assessment of phytochemical constituents and antimicrobial activity of lantana camara l ajay kumar 1, shikha singh 1 and pragati saini 2. It has been cultivated for over 300 years and now has hundred of cultivars and hybrids. Lantana poisoning in dogs is common in the southwestern united states in places where it is allowed to grow wild.
Jaundice and photosensitization were evident in almost all animals after three days. Chemical constituents and toxicity assessment of the leaf oil of lantana camara linn from tamilnadu regions s. Lantana camara, also known as spanish flag or west indian lantana, is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family, verbenaceae, native to the american tropics 4, 5 includes mexico, central america, greater antilles, bahamas, colombia, and venezuela. Lantana causes photosensitization within one to two days in most animals and people who ingest a toxic dose of it. It is a small perennial shrub that exhibits a spiny stem that is fragrant when crushed, as well as longstalked flowers that are white, pink or yellow when young, changing to orange or red when mature. Traditionally lantana camara is considered antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative and diphoretic.
It is believed to be indigenous to the lower rio grande valley of texas in the united states. Red flowered varieties are thought to be the most toxic but some white and pink flowered varieties can also be highly. A toxic dose is 1 percent of the animals or humans body weight. Seed dormancy, storage behavior and germination of an. Lantana poisoning symptoms, diagnosis, treatments and. Lantana lantana camara current potential lantana lantana camara lantana is a significant weed of woodlands and pastures east of. Lantana poisoning has been taking a heavy toll of livestock year after year. Lantana leaf is the leaf from the lantana camara genus of plant. Lantana camara is a low erect or subscandent, vigorous shrub with stout recurved prickles and a strong odour of black currents.
It is one of the countrys most invasive and debilitating weeds due to its effects on primary industries, conservation and the extent of its. Lantana poisoning in cattle lantana lantana camara and lantana montevidensis is a shrub that was once grown as garden ornamentals and is now a major weed across all states and territories of australia. Abstractlantana poisoning has been taking a heavy toll of livestock year after year. Dietr lantana sanguine medik lantana suaveolens desf lantana undulate raf lantana urticifolia mill lantana viburnoides blanco. Lantana poisoning symptoms, diagnosis, treatments and causes. See more ideas about lantana, lantana camara, verbena. I never ingested lantana camara, but i was told in brazil that its fruits are toxic.
Names of lantana camara in various languages of the world are also given. Seawright and trevor heath, effect of ingestion of lantana camara l. Pdf lantana camara is more popular as toxic weed rather than medicinal plant in most of the countries responsible for infesting pastures. Lantana camara leaves are boiled and applied for swellings and pain of the body. Leaf ovate or ovateoblong, acute or subacute, crenateserrate, rugose above, scabrid on both sides. Lantana camara is used in herbal medicine for the treatment of skin itches, as an antiseptic for. It is a perpetual shrub found growing up to 2000 m altitude in tropical, subtropical and clement parts of the world. Many of the countries and islands that were recorded as lantana free countries in 1974. Alkaloids from lantana have been found to stimulate intestinal movements in experimental animals, lower blood pressure and accelerate deep respiration. In vivo toxicity study of lantana camara sciencedirect. As concern regarding the health issues of synthetic medicinal, industrial and agricultural chemicals increases, attention is focused. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in lantana camara. This study was conducted to investigate the acute toxicity of the ethanol macerate of lantana camara linn. Cytotoxicity and oral acute toxicity studies of lantana.
The study was undertaken in total 15 sheep and lambs aged between 4 months to 5 years with history of lantana ingestion. Appetite loss, an inability to digest and constipation are common. The objective of this study was to investigate the toxicity of lantana camara methanol extract. Lantanaa weed of national significance lantana poisoning. Lantana camara, commonly called lantana or shrub verbena, is native to the central and south america. The major clinical effect of acute lantana camara is photosensitization, the onset of which often takes place 12 days after consumption of a toxic dose. Tamarix ramosissima and lantana camara are some of the examples for worlds worst invasive species 1. The lantana plant is from the verbenaceae family, according to north carolina state university. In tanzania the root bark extract of lantana camara showed an in vitro antimalaria test with plasmodium falciparum weenen h, 1990. Lantana camara lantana this plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below. The plant or its specific parts can be used for the treatment of various disorders in the human being such as. Cultivars can be distinguished morphologically variation in. Lantana camara is more popular as toxic weed rather than medicinal plant in most of the countries responsible for infesting pastures, grazing lands, orchards and crops like, tea, coffee, oil palm. The active substances causing toxicity in grazing animals are pentacyclic triterpenoids, which result in liver damage and photosensitivy.
Lantana plants are evergreens of the broadleaf variety. In vivo toxicity study of lantana camara article pdf available in asian pacific journal of tropical biomedicine. Lantana poisoning in cattle, sheep, buffalo, and guinea pigs caused obstructive jaundice, photosensitization, and rise in. This plant may be known by one or more common names in. Lantana camara ufifas center for aquatic and invasive plants. How to cite publication history plumx article matrix. Qualitative test detected around five common secondary metabolites in four different extracts of leaf and flower of l. It is a very common plant in southern africa, frequently encroaching grassy areas, and is found in gardens. The blind dependence on synthetics is over and people are returning to the naturals with hope of safety and security. Lorkes method was used for the acute oral toxicity testing.
Lantana is a perennial, erect or prostrate shrub growing to 6 feet or more in height. In australia it is a weed of national significance and must continuously be suppressed and destroyed. The symptoms could be reproduced in sheep by administration of purified lantadene a. Studies on the pathology of experimental lantana lantana. Seed dormancy, storage behavior and germination of an exotic. Assessment of haematological and histological parameters of major organs following administration of the extract was undertaken. International journal of scientific and research publications, volume 3, issue 10, october 20 1 issn 22503153. The toxic property in lantana is a triterpenoid, which is extremely toxic and dangerous to your dog as well as other animals and children. Lantana, lantana camara, is a weed of national significance to australia and threatens stock through its toxicity. How lantana camara is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Pdf in vivo toxicity study of lantana camara researchgate.
Lantana poisoning in cattle, sheep, buffalo, and guinea pigs causes obstructive jaundice, photosensitization, and rise in serum glutamicoxaloacetic transaminase activity. To investigate the toxicity of methanol extract of various parts root, stem, leaf, flower and fruit of lantana camara l. Ingestion of lantana camara is not associated with. If you suspect your pet may have ingested a potentially toxic substance, call the. The major clinical manifestations in sheep recorded were inappetence, desiccation of faeces, lacrimal discharge, swelling of eye. Lantana camara herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Accidental poisoning from lantana camaracherry pie hay. Severity of symptoms vary depending on the amount of plant material consumed and the body size of the person.
The word lantana camara obtains from latin lento which means to bend 3 this species was first represented and. Acute toxicity, haematological and histopathological. In a survey of kangra valley of himachal pradesh in indi a, lantana poisoning was found to be the main cause of livestock mortality. Pathological studies of lantana camara poisoning in experimental calves. Accidental poisoning from lantana camaracherry pie hay fed. Lantana camara is a shrub containing toxic triterpenes which cause hepatic degeneration in cattle, producing signs of photosensitization, jaundice, rumen stasis. Symptomatic treatments have been proposed with limited. Although they may act a little like vines, they are classified by botanists as shrubs. But because of the vinelike appearance of their branches, they are often grown in hanging pots, in which their branches are allowed to spill over the sides. Lantana antillana raf lantana asperata vis lantana coccinea lodd. Other lantana species and hybrids are cultivated as ornamentals under hundred of cultivar names. In order to evaluate the toxicity of lantana camara, the acute toxicity of the methanolic extract on adult mice and cytotoxicity test on vero cell line were investigated.
The plants tolerate salt spray very well, so they are popular in yards located near the ocean. Reuters health there is no need to worry if your toddler has eaten berries or leaves from lantana camara, a plant found in flower beds across the. A study was made of experimental poisoning of 10 sheep given powdered lantana leaf at 6gkg and 12gkg body weight after periods up to 96 hours of deprivation of food and water. Many of the countries and islands that were recorded as lantana free countries in. The lantana plant is native to the west indies, but was introduced the the southeastern united states, specifically in florida.
They are also used as border shrubs and as a ground cover in areas with full sunshine in the south. Overview on toxic to potent medicinal properties html full text. Lantana camara is a pantropical weed destributed over 60 countries worldwide 4. Children tend to suffer more severe symptoms due to their smaller body size. Thirunavukkarasu ps, prathaban s, dhanapalan p, 2001. Lantana camara linn verbenaceae is also known as wide sage or lantana weed. All lantana should be treated as poisonous to stock. Lantana camera is an important medicinal plant with several medicinal uses in folk and traditional therapeutic system. Seawright and jana hrdlicka, the oral toxicity for sheep of triterpene acids isolated from lantana camara, australian veterinary journal, 53, 5, 230235, 2008. Pdf to investigate the toxicity of methanol extract of various parts root, stem, leaf, flower and fruit of lantana camara l. This is another reason why they are a symbol of florida landscaping. Lantana is also found in georgia, texas, california, hawaii, australia, new zealand and china. Pdf toxicity assessment and phytochemical analysis of.
Chemical constituents and toxicity assessment of the leaf. Lantana camara is known to be toxic to livestock such as cattle, sheep, horses, dogs and goats. Weedy lantana is a much branched, thicketforming shrub, 24 m tall. Lantana poisoning has been demonstrated in cattle, buffaloes, sheep and goats. It is an upright frosttender shrub that grows 36 tall. Toxicity is associated with triterpene acids lantadene a and lantadene b. Lantana poisoning in dogs symptoms, causes, diagnosis. Joshi department of natural resources, teri university data development, pitney bowes software abstract lantana camara, a noxious weed, has been expanding and now established in many regions of the world, including india.
Sir, i would like to take this opportunity to report an unusual case of poisoning from ingestion of lantana camarain a flock of 14monthold ostriches farmed in. It is a hefty extensive evergreen shrub which can grow up to 3 m in height and has a strong scent. No antidote is available against the toxic section of lantana camara. Wilson lantana lantana camara flowering seed formation seed drop germination jan feb mar apr may jun jul aug sep oct nov dec general growth pattern growth pattern in very. Borekar 1 department of veterinary pharmacology and toxicology, post graduate institute of veterinary and animal sciences 1, akola444 104, maharashtra, india. Antiinfflamatory, antipyretic and analgesic properties of extracts of lantana camara leaves has been reported. It has escaped gardens throughout the world and is considered to be a noxious weed in many frostfreetropical areas where it can rapidly spread to form dense thickets. Assessment of phytochemical constituents and antimicrobial. It will also reshoot from the base of vertical stems. Flowering lantana infestation in darwin, nt, in december. Lantana camara has been standing as one of the most fundamental medicinal weeds in the world 2. The word lantana camara obtains from latin lento which means to bend 3. Butterflies are said to love lantana flowers and the shrubs always attract hordes of them when in.