Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minuta
ID:
17988

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 887 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017317

Common Names

  • Tagetes minuta
  • Mexican Marigold
  • Mexican Bush Marigold

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Synonyms

  • Tagetes tinctoria Walp. [unknown]
  • Tagetes porophyllum Vell. [unknown]
  • Tagetes glandulifera Schrank [unknown]
  • Tagetes montana hort. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Tagetes bonariensis Pers. [unknown]
  • Tagetes tinctoria Hornsch. [unknown]
  • Tagetes glandulosa Schrank ex Link [unknown]

Description

Tagetes minuta (also called Mexican Marigold, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Tagetes minuta is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as headaches, colds, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tagetes minuta is yellow, with five petals and a long calyx. The seed is small and black, with a white coating. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tagetes minuta is an annual herb native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from seeds. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The plants should be protected from direct sunlight and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Tagetes minuta

Tagetes minuta is native to Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.

Tagetes minuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tagetes minuta?

Tagetes minuta

What is the common name of Tagetes minuta?

Mexican Marigold

What is the natural habitat of Tagetes minuta?

Grasslands and open areas

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,

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