Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biflora
ID:
3142

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 2: 189, fig. 7; pl. 3 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002471



Common Names

  • Tagetes Biflora
  • Mexican Marigold
  • Aztec Marigold


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Description

Tagetes biflora (also called Two-flowered Marigold, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It grows in moist and sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tagetes biflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. 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 Tagetes biflora is yellow with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tagetes biflora is an annual plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by sowing seeds directly in the garden or by taking cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Tagetes biflora

Tagetes biflora is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and canyons.

Tagetes biflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tagetes biflora?

Tagetes biflora

What is the natural habitat of Tagetes biflora?

It is native to Mexico and Central America.

What is the growth habit of Tagetes biflora?

It is an annual with an upright, branching habit.

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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