Tagetes apetala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apetala
ID:
62008
Status:
valid
Authors:
Posada-Ar.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Adansonia 10: 186 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061337
Common Names
- Mexican Marigold
- Mexican Mint Marigold
- Tagetes
Searching for Tagetes apetala? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tagetes apetala (also called Mexican marigold, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to Mexico. It typically grows in dry, open areas and can reach heights of up to 1 m. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Tagetes apetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating respiratory problems, skin conditions, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tagetes apetala is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and a yellow center.
Searching for Tagetes apetala? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tagetes apetala is an annual plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist soils. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring.
Where to Find Tagetes apetala
Tagetes apetala can be found in Central and South America, in countries such as Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia.
Tagetes apetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tagetes apetala?
Tagetes apetala
What type of plant is Tagetes apetala?
It is an annual flowering plant
Where does Tagetes apetala grow?
It is native to Mexico and Central America, but is grown in many tropical and subtropical regions around the world
Species in the Tagetes genus
Tagetes daucoides, Tagetes multiflora, Tagetes biflora, Tagetes mendocina, Tagetes oaxacana, Tagetes pringlei, Tagetes coronopifolia, Tagetes osteni, Tagetes stenophylla, Tagetes laxa, Tagetes micrantha, Tagetes foetidissima, Tagetes perezi, Tagetes minuta, Tagetes subulata, Tagetes lucida, Tagetes pauciloba, Tagetes persicifolia, Tagetes lacera, Tagetes minima, Tagetes mandonii, Tagetes nelsonii, Tagetes parryi, Tagetes terniflora, Tagetes hartwegii, Tagetes apetala, Tagetes gracilis, Tagetes moorei, Tagetes lemmonii, Tagetes verticillata, Tagetes palmeri, Tagetes iltisiana, Tagetes lucida, Tagetes praetermissa, Tagetes epapposa, Tagetes erecta, Tagetes tenuifolia, Tagetes inclusa, Tagetes mulleri, Tagetes dianthiflora, Tagetes elliptica, Tagetes lunulata, Tagetes rupestris, Tagetes campanulata, Tagetes filifolia, Tagetes sororia, Tagetes argentina, Tagetes zypaquinensis, Tagetes arenicola, Tagetes linifolia,
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-1836: Based on the initial data import
Andrés Posada Arango (1839-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Posada-Ar.' in the authors string.