Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foetidissima
ID:
14846

Status:
valid

Authors:
hort. ex DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 645 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014175



Common Names

  • Stinking Roger
  • Stinking Marigold
  • Stinking Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Tagetes triradiata Greenm. [unknown]
  • Tagetes jaliscensis Greenm. [unknown]
  • Tagetes tanacetifolia Schrad. [unknown]
  • Tagetes tanacetifolia hort. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Tagetes jaliscensis jaliscensis [unknown]

Description

Tagetes foetidissima (also called stinking marigold, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It typically grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas. It has a thick, woody stem and is covered in hairy leaves. The flowers are yellow and have a yellow center.

Uses & Benefits

Tagetes foetidissima is used as an insect repellent, as a culinary herb, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tagetes foetidissima is a yellow, daisy-like bloom with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have thin, grey-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tagetes foetidissima is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be propagated from seed. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them in a warm, sunny location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, transplant them into individual pots.

Where to Find Tagetes foetidissima

Tagetes foetidissima is native to Mexico and Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is often found in gardens and cultivated fields.

Tagetes foetidissima FAQ

What is the common name of Tagetes foetidissima?

Stinking Roger

What is the growth habit of Tagetes foetidissima?

It is a perennial herb with a woody base and grows up to 1 m tall.

What is the native range of Tagetes foetidissima?

It is native to Mexico and Central America.

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,