Status:
valid
Authors:
Vahl
Source:
gcc
Year:
1791
Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. ii. 94. (1791)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080753
Common Names
- Pot Marigold
- Common Marigold
- Calendula
Description
Calendula suffruticosa (also called Calendula officinalis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has small, yellow flowers and grows to a height of about 30 cm. It is found in grasslands, disturbed areas, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Calendula suffruticosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Calendula suffruticosa sub. suffruticosa
Calendula suffruticosa sub. maderensis (DC.) Govaerts
Calendula suffruticosa sub. fulgida (Raf.) Guadagno
Calendula suffruticosa sub. boissieri Lanza
Calendula suffruticosa sub. lusitanica (Boiss.) Ohle
Calendula suffruticosa sub. monardii (Boiss. & Reut.) Ohle
Calendula suffruticosa sub. maritima (Guss.) Meikle
Calendula suffruticosa sub. tlemcensis Ohle
Calendula suffruticosa sub. carbonellii Ohle
Calendula suffruticosa sub. balansae (Boiss. & Reut.) Ohle
Calendula suffruticosa sub. greuteri Ohle
Calendula suffruticosa sub. fulgida (Raf.) Ohle
Calendula suffruticosa sub. cinerea (Ohle) P.Silveira & A.C.Gonç.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calendula suffruticosa has bright yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calendula suffruticosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed sown in spring or early summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in summer.
Where to Find Calendula suffruticosa
Calendula suffruticosa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Calendula suffruticosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calendula suffruticosa?
Calendula suffruticosa
What is the common name of Calendula suffruticosa?
Shrubby marigold
What is the natural habitat of Calendula suffruticosa?
Dry, rocky soils in coastal areas
Species in the Calendula genus
Calendula officinalis,
Calendula arvensis,
Calendula karakalensis,
Calendula arvensis,
Calendula palaestina,
Calendula meuselii,
Calendula lanzae,
Calendula pachysperma,
Calendula suffruticosa,
Calendula eckerleinii,
Calendula stellata,
Calendula tripterocarpa,
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,