Status:
valid
Authors:
Greenm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 40: 46 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060299
Common Names
- Hartwegii Tagetes
- Hartwegii Marigold
- Hartwegii Tagetes Marigold
Description
Tagetes hartwegii (also called Hartweg's Marigold, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, hairy leaves and yellow-orange flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of up to 2000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Tagetes hartwegii is a perennial herb with many ornamental uses. Its bright yellow flowers make it a great addition to any garden, and it can be used as a hedge or a border plant. It is also known to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tagetes hartwegii are yellow and daisy-like, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and bushy.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tagetes hartwegii is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is the best method, as it will produce a more vigorous plant. To propagate from cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot filled with moist potting soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm location until the cutting has rooted. Once the cutting has rooted, it can be transplanted into a larger pot or into the garden.
Where to Find Tagetes hartwegii
Tagetes hartwegii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.
Tagetes hartwegii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tagetes hartwegii?
Tagetes hartwegii
What is the common name of Tagetes hartwegii?
Mexican marigold
What is the natural habitat of Tagetes hartwegii?
It is found in dry, open areas in Mexico and Central America
Species in the Tagetes genus
Tagetes daucoides,
Tagetes multiflora,
Tagetes biflora,
Tagetes mendocina,
Tagetes oaxacana,
Tagetes pringlei,
Tagetes coronopifolia,
Tagetes osteni,
Tagetes stenophylla,
Tagetes laxa,
Tagetes micrantha,
Tagetes foetidissima,
Tagetes perezi,
Tagetes minuta,
Tagetes subulata,
Tagetes lucida,
Tagetes pauciloba,
Tagetes persicifolia,
Tagetes lacera,
Tagetes minima,
Tagetes mandonii,
Tagetes nelsonii,
Tagetes parryi,
Tagetes terniflora,
Tagetes hartwegii,
Tagetes apetala,
Tagetes gracilis,
Tagetes moorei,
Tagetes lemmonii,
Tagetes verticillata,
Tagetes palmeri,
Tagetes iltisiana,
Tagetes lucida,
Tagetes praetermissa,
Tagetes epapposa,
Tagetes erecta,
Tagetes tenuifolia,
Tagetes inclusa,
Tagetes mulleri,
Tagetes dianthiflora,
Tagetes elliptica,
Tagetes lunulata,
Tagetes rupestris,
Tagetes campanulata,
Tagetes filifolia,
Tagetes sororia,
Tagetes argentina,
Tagetes zypaquinensis,
Tagetes arenicola,
Tagetes linifolia,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,