Status:
valid
Authors:
Cav.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1797
Citation Micro:
Icon. 4: 31 (1797)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014161
Common Names
- Tagetes Micrantha
- Micrantha Tagetes
- Small-Flowered Marigold
Description
Tagetes micrantha (also called small-flowered 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 micrantha is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tagetes micrantha 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tagetes micrantha 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 micrantha
Tagetes micrantha is native to Central and South America and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Tagetes micrantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tagetes micrantha?
Tagetes micrantha
What is the family of Tagetes micrantha?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Tagetes micrantha?
Small-flowered Marigold
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,