Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argentina
ID:
125603

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 2: 187, fig. 6; pl. 3 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124932



Common Names

  • Argentine Marigold
  • Argentine Tagetes
  • Argentine Daisy


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Description

Tagetes argentina (also called Silverleaf Marigold, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has yellow and white daisy-like flowers, lance-shaped leaves, and grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It is found in prairies, meadows, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Tagetes argentina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a food source for various animals, including deer, elk, and moose.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tagetes argentina has small, yellow flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings have thin, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tagetes argentina is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in spring and summer. Deadheading spent flowers will help to promote additional blooms.

Where to Find Tagetes argentina

Tagetes argentina is found in South America, from Argentina to Colombia.

Tagetes argentina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tagetes argentina?

Tagetes argentina

What is the common name of Tagetes argentina?

Argentine Marigold

What type of plant is Tagetes argentina?

Tagetes argentina is an annual herb

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,

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