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¹Department of Chemistry, University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Western Australia 6907, Australia. elg@chem.uwa.edu.au

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Lantana camara L. is a versatile plant, known as a weed, ornamental, and folk medicine. This review explores its phytochemistry, including toxic metabolites and beneficial compounds, to assess its utilization potential.

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Area of Science:

Phytochemistry
Ethnobotany
Toxicology

Background:

Lantana camara L. is a widely distributed plant with dual roles as an invasive weed and a popular ornamental species.
It possesses a history of use in traditional folk medicine across various global regions.
Certain varieties within the L. camara complex exhibit toxicity, particularly in small ruminants, linked to triterpene ester metabolites.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the phytochemistry of Lantana camara L. and related species within the Lantana genus.
To evaluate the potential for utilizing the substantial biomass of Lantana.
To correlate metabolite profiles with observed biological activities, including toxicity and medicinal uses.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive literature review of phytochemical studies on Lantana camara L.
Analysis of existing data on triterpene ester metabolites and their effects.
Inclusion of phytochemistry from other Lantana genus members for comparative insights.

Main Results:

Lantana camara L. produces a diverse array of metabolites, with some found in high yields.
Specific triterpene esters are identified as causative agents for toxicity in livestock.
Several compounds isolated from Lantana have demonstrated promising biological activities.

Conclusions:

Lantana camara L. presents a complex profile of both harmful and beneficial chemical constituents.
The plant's significant biomass and the presence of valuable metabolites suggest potential for industrial or medicinal utilization.
Further research into selective cultivation and metabolite extraction could mitigate toxicity while harnessing beneficial properties.