Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxa
ID:
14413

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 2: 189. 1937

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013742



Common Names

  • Tagetes laxa
  • Lax Marigold
  • Lax African Marigold


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Description

Tagetes laxa (also called Mexican Marigold, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It grows to a height of about 1 m, with yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is found in open woods, grasslands, and disturbed areas, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Tagetes laxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas. It has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties which can help to reduce inflammation and improve digestive health.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tagetes laxa has yellow flowers with a central disc of yellow and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tagetes laxa is an annual herb native to Mexico and Central America. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Tagetes laxa

Tagetes laxa is native to Mexico. It can be found in open woodlands, disturbed areas, and grasslands.

Tagetes laxa FAQ

What are the growth requirements of Tagetes laxa?

Tagetes laxa requires full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures up to -15°C.

How often should Tagetes laxa be watered?

Tagetes laxa should be watered regularly during the growing season, but should not be allowed to become waterlogged.

How should Tagetes laxa be pruned?

Tagetes laxa should be pruned in late winter or early spring to remove any dead or damaged stems. It can also be lightly trimmed to maintain a neat shape.

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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