Status:
valid
Authors:
Ortega
Source:
gcc
Year:
1797
Citation Micro:
Nov. Rar. Pl. Descr. Dec. : 44 (1797)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118398
Common Names
- Macgregorii Moss
- Macgregorii Dicnemon
- Macgregorii
Synonyms
- Tagetes signata Bartl. [unknown]
Description
Tagetes lunulata (also called Crescent Marigold, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico. It has a long, slender stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Tagetes lunulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is a popular choice for rockeries. It is also used as a ground cover plant and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tagetes lunulata is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tagetes lunulata is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in a well-prepared seed bed and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned out to allow for adequate space for growth. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Tagetes lunulata
Tagetes lunulata is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Tagetes lunulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tagetes lunulata?
Tagetes lunulata
What is the common name of Tagetes lunulata?
Lunulate Marigold
What is the habitat of Tagetes lunulata?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
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,