Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suffruticosa
ID:
81424

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


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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.

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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 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-37319: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.