Tagetes minima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minima
ID:
37045
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
Citation Micro:
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036374
Common Names
- Tagetes minima
- Signet Marigold
- Mexican Marigold
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tagetes minima (also called Dwarf Marigold, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height. The leaves are lanceolate and toothed. The flower heads are yellow in color and are clustered at the top of the stem. It grows in dry meadows, open woods, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Tagetes minima is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and pollinators to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tagetes minima is a small, yellow daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and deeply lobed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tagetes minima is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the root clump in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Tagetes minima
Tagetes minima can be found in the southwestern United States, Mexico, and parts of Central America.
Tagetes minima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tagetes minima?
Tagetes minima
What type of plant is Tagetes minima?
It is an annual herbaceous plant.
Where is Tagetes minima found?
It is found in dry, open woods and fields in North 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-135177: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.