Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moorei
ID:
66004

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 26: 379 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065333



Common Names

  • Tagetes
  • African Marigold
  • Aztec Marigold


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Synonyms

  • Tagetes moorei moorei [unknown]

Description

Tagetes moorei (also called Moore's Marigold, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in meadows, pastures and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Tagetes moorei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies. It has a pleasant aroma and can be used as a natural air freshener.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tagetes moorei is a small yellow daisy-like flower with yellow petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with yellow petals and a single, oval-shaped seed at the center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tagetes moorei is a perennial shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken from the tips of branches in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Tagetes moorei

Tagetes moorei is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas. It is also found in parts of Central America.

Tagetes moorei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tagetes moorei?

Tagetes moorei

What is the common name of Tagetes moorei?

Moore's Marigold

What type of plant is Tagetes moorei?

Annual

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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