Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
praetermissa
ID:
76983

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Strother) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 26: 380 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076312



Common Names

  • Praetermissa Marigold
  • Tagetes Praetermissa
  • Mexican Marigold


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Synonyms

  • Vilobia praetermissa Strother [unknown]

Description

Tagetes praetermissa (also called Praetermissa Marigold, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flower heads. It can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tagetes praetermissa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tagetes praetermissa has bright yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tagetes praetermissa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 20°C. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or seed.

Where to Find Tagetes praetermissa

Tagetes praetermissa is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Puebla.

Tagetes praetermissa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tagetes praetermissa?

Tagetes praetermissa

What is the common name of Tagetes praetermissa?

Mexican Marigold

What is the natural habitat of Tagetes praetermissa?

Tagetes praetermissa is native to Mexico and Central 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-32973: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
John Lance Strother (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strother' in the authors string.