Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 650 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130959
Common Names
- Porophyllum tagetoides
- Mexican Mint Marigold
- Tarragon Marigold
Description
Porophyllum tagetoides (also called Mexican Porophyllum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It grows up to 30 cm in height and has white flowers. It prefers dry and sunny habitats, such as grasslands, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Porophyllum tagetoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a border plant in flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Porophyllum tagetoides is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Porophyllum tagetoides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in the fall and will germinate in the spring. It is important to water regularly and fertilize the plant to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Porophyllum tagetoides
Porophyllum tagetoides is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found growing in dry, sandy soils in open grasslands and scrublands.
Porophyllum tagetoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Porophyllum tagetoides?
Porophyllum tagetoides
What are the common names of Porophyllum tagetoides?
Marigold-leaved Tagetes, Marigold-leaved Tagetesweed
What is the natural habitat of Porophyllum tagetoides?
Grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes
Species in the Porophyllum genus
Porophyllum viridiflorum,
Porophyllum lanceolatum,
Porophyllum angustissimum,
Porophyllum scoparium,
Porophyllum calcicola,
Porophyllum ruderale,
Porophyllum maritimum,
Porophyllum tarapacanum,
Porophyllum pausodynum,
Porophyllum cabrerae,
Porophyllum angustissimum,
Porophyllum leiocarpum,
Porophyllum lindenii,
Porophyllum warnockii,
Porophyllum pringlei,
Porophyllum greggii,
Porophyllum obscurum,
Porophyllum hasslerianum,
Porophyllum amplexicaule,
Porophyllum filiforme,
Porophyllum bahiense,
Porophyllum coloratum,
Porophyllum punctatum,
Porophyllum linaria,
Porophyllum pygmaeum,
Porophyllum zimapanum,
Porophyllum tagetoides,
Porophyllum oppositifolium,
Porophyllum nelsonii,
Porophyllum gracile,
Porophyllum spathulatum,
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,