Cytological Investigations in the GenusLantanain India

Abstract

Significant variations in chromosome morphology have been noted in eight varietal populations of Lantana camara L. and Lantana sellowiana, L. lilacina collected from different eco-habitats of India. These populations of Lantana also exhibit the existence of a polyploid series. Pentaploid L. camara L. adapt well at high altitude and temperate climate; while the diploid forms occur in plains. The evolution of this taxon has been discussed in the light of cytological findings.