Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
meuselii
ID:
38429

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ohle

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 86(1-2): 4 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037758



Common Names

  • Calendula
  • Pot Marigold
  • Garden Marigold


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Synonyms

  • Calendula suffruticosa balansae (Boiss. & Reut.) Maire [unknown]

Description

Calendula meuselii (also called Meusel's Marigold, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and western Asia. It has large, lobed leaves and bright yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands at elevations of up to 2,000 metres.

Uses & Benefits

Calendula meuselii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a medicinal herb and for dyeing fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calendula meuselii is a yellow-orange, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a yellow-orange color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orobanche hookeri is a small, annual parasitic plant. It is native to parts of Europe and Asia. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sunny location. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The seedlings should be thinned out to prevent overcrowding. Once established, the plants require little care.

Where to Find Calendula meuselii

Calendula meuselii is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Calendula meuselii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calendula meuselii?

Calendula meuselii

What is the common name of Calendula meuselii?

Meusel's calendula

What is the natural habitat of Calendula meuselii?

It is found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at elevations of 2,500–4,500 m

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-136512: Based on the initial data import
H. Ohle (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohle' in the authors string.