Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mandonii
ID:
37984

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip. ex Klatt

Source:
gcc

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Leopoldina 25: 109 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037313



Common Names

  • Mandon's Tagetes
  • Tagetes Mandonii
  • Mandon's Marigold


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Synonyms

  • Tagetes mandonii Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Tagetes mandonii Sch.Bip. ex Rusby [deprecated]
  • Tagetes maxima Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Tagetes mandonii (also called Mandon's Marigold, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has long, thin stems and small, yellow flowers. It grows in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Tagetes mandonii is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tagetes mandonii is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a tuft of white hairs at one end. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tagetes mandonii is a perennial plant that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It should be fertilized in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Tagetes mandonii

Tagetes mandonii can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Tagetes mandonii FAQ

What are the common names of Tagetes mandonii?

Tagetes mandonii is commonly known as the Mandon's Marigold.

What is the natural habitat of Tagetes mandonii?

Tagetes mandonii is native to the Andes mountains of South America.

What is the growth habit of Tagetes mandonii?

Tagetes mandonii is an annual herb that grows in dry, rocky areas.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-136086: Based on the initial data import
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.