Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sororia
ID:
125268

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 23: 146 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124597



Common Names

  • Sororia Marigold
  • Tagetes Sororia
  • Marigold


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Description

Tagetes sororia (also called wild marigold, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant with a basal rosette of leaves and bright yellow flowers. It is native to North America and is found in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tagetes sororia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicine. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anti-cancer properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Tagetes sororia is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tagetes sororia is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in early spring and should be kept moist until germination. The plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. They should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. The plants can be divided in the spring or fall and transplanted to other areas.

Where to Find Tagetes sororia

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

Tagetes sororia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tagetes sororia?

Tagetes sororia

What is the common name of Tagetes sororia?

Tagetes

What is the family of Tagetes sororia?

Asteraceae

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

Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:249110-2: Based on the initial data import