Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
officinalis
ID:
8126

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 921 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007455



Common Names

  • Pot Marigold
  • Calendula Officinalis
  • Common Marigold


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Synonyms

  • Calendula hydruntina Lanza [unknown]
  • Calendula prolifera hort. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Calendula officinalis officinalis [unknown]
  • Calendula ranunculodes hort. [unknown]
  • Calendula santamariae Font Quer [unknown]
  • Calendula aurantiaca Kotschy ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Calendula eriocarpa DC. [unknown]
  • Calendula sinuata aurantiaca (Kotschy ex Boiss.) Boiss. [unknown]
  • Calendula officinalis prolifera Hort. [unknown]
  • Caltha officinalis (L.) Moench [unknown]
  • Calendula officinalis pleniflora Moldenke [unknown]
  • Calendula officinalis parviflora Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Calendula officinalis (also called Pot Marigold, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and is often found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Calendula officinalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calendula officinalis has bright yellow or orange flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calendula officinalis is an annual plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Calendula officinalis

Calendula officinalis can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Calendula officinalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calendula officinalis?

Calendula officinalis

What is the common name of Calendula officinalis?

Pot Marigold

What type of plant is Calendula officinalis?

Herbaceous annual

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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