Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verticillata
ID:
69620

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lag. & Rod.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Anales Ci. Nat. v. (1802) 73.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068949



Common Names

  • Marigold
  • Lemon Marigold
  • Whorled Marigold


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Synonyms

  • Tagetes crassiceps S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Tagetes caracasana Kunth [unknown]
  • Tagetes caracasana Humb. ex Willd. [unknown]

Description

Tagetes verticillata (also called Mexican Marigold, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base and a single stem. It has small, yellow flowers and is native to Mexico. It is found in open grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Tagetes verticillata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tagetes verticillata is a yellow, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling has a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tagetes verticillata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn is also possible. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Tagetes verticillata

Tagetes verticillata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Tagetes verticillata FAQ

What are the common uses of Tagetes verticillata?

Tagetes verticillata is commonly used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

What is the optimal growing environment for Tagetes verticillata?

Tagetes verticillata prefers a warm, sunny environment with well-draining soil.

What are the main characteristics of Tagetes verticillata?

Tagetes verticillata is a perennial shrub with small, white flowers and dark green leaves.

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