Bioactive extracts of different tagetes parts exhibit nematocidal, fungicidal and insecticidal activity. A lively presence in the mixed border and terrific for vases. Due to antibacterial thiophenes exuded by the roots, tagetes should not be planted near any legume crop. Tagetes patula, the french marigold, is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, native to mexico and guatemala with several naturalised populations in many other countries. Leaves are strongly fragrant when brushed up against or rubbed and smell like a blend of marigold, mint, and lemon. It was described as a genus by carl linnaeus in 1753 the genus is native to north and south america, but some species have become naturalized around the world.
Tagetes, marigold flower information how to plant, grow and care the color intensive blossoms of the tagetes compete with the sun when it comes to shining. If you want to add pins to this board please add a note on our facebook time line. Cultivars of tagetes erecta are widely grown in gardens and, commercially, for cut flowers. In present study, variation in the essential oil content and composition of t. Tankeu and others published essential oil variation of tagetes minuta in south africa a chemometric approach find, read and cite all the research you. Marigold golden gem, marigold lemon gem, a particularly attractive variety of this popular half hardy annual. Tagetes is a genus of annual or perennial, mostly herbaceous plants in the sunflower family.
Tagetes erecta is a frequently cultivated tender, herbaceous annual or houseplant. Overall, considerable evidence exists that the species have relevant pharmacological effects and in a few cases clinical evidence is available. How tagetes essential oil is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. They can also be effective deterrents against ground ivy, ground elder, couch grass, bindweed and other starchy. The plants database includes the following 8 species of tagetes. They come in various shapes and sizes, from dwarf to tall growing, and. Media in category tagetes tenuifolia the following 34 files are in this category, out of 34 total. Botanical description strongly scented annual herb with stiff erect stems up to 2 m tall. Tagetes erecta, commonly called african marigold, aztec marigold, american marigold or big marigold, is native to mexico and central america. The lovely little annuals can be fragrant, with sweet smelling foliage when bruised. Marigold can be grown three times in a year rainy, winter and summer seasons. The plant is believed to have been originally from africa prior to its arrival in australia, europe, and north america.
Tagetes erecta aztec marigold tagetes lemmonii lemmons marigold. It was described as a genus by carl linnaeus in 1753 the genus is native of south of mexico, but some species have become naturalized around the world. Tagetes species are hence often used in companion planting for tomato, eggplant, chili pepper, tobacco, and potato. Consisted of both annuals and perennials, these hardy plants will grow just about anywhere. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. The seeds of marigolds tagetes should be sown outdoors a couple of weeks before the last frost of spring, marigold seeds should be lightly covered once sown. Chemical examination and insecticidal properties of tagetes erecta and tagetes patula p. Opinion on the fragrance ingredients tagetes minuta and t. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Tagetes essential oil herb uses, benefits, cures, side. Tagetes tenuifolia lemon marigold, striped mexican. Tagetes oil is a new biochemical pesticide active ingredient intended for use as an insecticideacaricide for the control of mites, whiteflies, aphids, thrips, mealybugs, scales, and pyslla on a variety of food crops.
Media in category tagetes cultivars the following 30 files are in this category, out of 30 total. History and pertinent facts about tagetes essential oil. Marigold tagetes, the ever popular marigold, are more than a classic summer blooming annual. Sccs155115 opinion on the fragrance ingredients tagetes minuta and t. Essential oil variation of tagetes minuta in south africa a. Some of the perennial species are deer, rabbit, rodent and javalina or peccaryresistant.
Tagetes lemmonii comes from southern arizona south into northern mexico where it grows in canyons at elevations between 4,000 and 8,000 feet and is known commonly as mountain marigold, copper canyon daisy and perennial marigold. Tagetes lucida aka sweet mace with sweet scented flowers. Tagetes is used for digestive tract problems including poor appetite, gas, stomach pain, colic, intestinal worms, and dysentery. Tagetes lucida is a beautiful, bright green perennial herb from the sierra madre mountains of mexico. Tagetes essential oil is powerful and also phototoxic. It is used by people in argentina as condiment in soups 2. Tagetes erecta african marigold, american marigold, aztec. The active ingredient is extracted from the flowering herb, tagetes minuta muster john henry or mexican marigold. How to grow marigolds and other tagetes plants in your garden. In ceremonies, the huichol indians from the sierra madre mountains worked with this curious plant as a ritual incense. We do not intend the plant list to be complete for names of infraspecific rank.
These lovely flowers attract beneficial pollinators, are edible, can be used to make natural dyes, and in the case of specific species, have insecticidal properties that make them a favorite for companion planting in the vegetable garden. Pdf composition and in vitro toxicity of the essential. For information on growing tagetes, click growing guide. Tagetes patula french marigold tall scotch prize capel manor gardens enfield london england 1 cropped. When planting marigolds they should ideally be grown in a sunny area of the garden that receives shade in the afternoon. Starting in the 16 th century, the plant came from central america to europe and has been a popular plant in our gardens ever since. The three best are tagetes lucida, tagetes patula, and tagetes tenuifolia.
Tagetes, marigold flower information how to plant, grow and. When in bloom tagetes carry multitudes of single yellow or orange flowers. They are hardy or half hardy annuals and reach heights of 15 to 90 cm depending upon species. The plant list includes 151 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus tagetes. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by insects. Click on a scientific name below to expand it in the plants classification report. Sometimes referred to as mexican marigold, or even just marigold, tagetes essential oil is extracted from the tagetes minuta that is a close relative to sunflowers and daisies, from the asteraceae compositae family. According to tisserand and young essential oil safety tagetes essential oil should be diluted to a maximum of 0. Marigold lemon gem, marigold tomato growing secret, marigold golden gem, tagetes lucida, marigold zenith mixed f1 hybrid. Tagetes species, popularly known as marigold, are grown as ornamental plants and thrive in varied agroclimates. May 2015 journal of agricultural, food, and environmental sciences 3. Tetraploid plants 2 n 48 with smaller involucres and wholly or partially redbrown corollas included here in t.
Tagetes minuta is commercially grown and harvested for its essential oils which are used in the flavor and perfume industry as tagetes oil. Tagetes is a genus of about 50 species in the family asteraceae, native to central and south america. Chemical examination and insecticidal properties of. Tagetes, signet marigold tagetes tenuifolia lemon gem. These bright, fragrant flowers are also sometimes referred to as mexican marigold or simply as marigold but the essential oil should. Novel annual and perennial tagetes purdue university. The use of tagetes meal from dried, ground, flower petals of t. The oil is cloyingly sweet, like a highly concentrated cistuslabdanum.
Tall varieties may need staking, and spent flowers should be promptly deadheaded, as flower heads are heavy and can cause stems to snap. Tangerine scented marigold is one of the six plants chosen to be in our zone 8 fragrant herb garden six pack. Tagetes erecta or other species are mentioned in most discussions of medicinal plants of the maya belize, guatemala, etc as well as medicinal plants of nonmaya groups throughout mexico. The season of sowing and transplanting of seedlings for obtaining flower at different seasons of the year are given below. Texel bakkenweg view east on field with tagetes african marigold afrikaantjes to clean the earth of worms that affect flowerbulbs. Tagetes help us in the battle against natural pests and weeds. Tagetes in annotated checklist of the flowering plants of. The oil is used in perfumes, and as a flavor component in most major food products, including cola beverages, alcoholic beverages, frozen dairy desserts, candy, baked goods, gelatins, puddings, condiments. It is widely cultivated as an easily grown bedding plant, with thousands of different cultivars in brilliant shades of yellow and orange some authorities regard tagetes patula as a synonym of tagetes erecta. They typically grow from 14 tall and feature huge, mostly doubleglobular flowers 24 diameter in various shades of. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about tagetes, signet marigold tagetes tenuifolia lemon gem supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at daves garden.
The genus tagetes asteraceae contains 56 species soule 1993a and includes well known, popular, annual bedding plants known as marigolds. Tagetes erecta, tagetes lucida and other tagetes species. Tagetes erecta plant finder missouri botanical garden. Leaves stalked, opposite, light green, 715 cm long, pinnately dissected into 46 pairs of pinnae. Tagetes erecta are african marigolds, the tall ones up to 3.
The record derives from tica data supplied on 20120211 which reports it as an accepted name record f19cfa0dee02441b8e4f0745030ede96 with original publication details. Tagetes are a group of really stunning plants, some with wonderfully fragrant foliage, that are easy to grow, last all summer and have been proved to reduce all them root eating nematodes, plus a few greedy beetles. A less well known species, tagetes tenuifolia, has smaller flowers and leaves than most other marigolds. There are also three lesser known, but regionally popular, perennial species currently in cultivation. A shrubby perennial with finely divided leaves that grows 36 ft. Other uses used in perfumery and as flavour in beverages and food industry.
The four annual species of tagetes commonly cultivated throughout the world as ornamentals are t. Tagetes come into bloom from summer through to the first frost of winter. List of various diseases cured by tagetes essential oil. Tagetes pigments as natural colorants the tagetes carotenoids are being used to enhance the yellow colour of chicken skin and eggs. It is also used for coughs, colds, mumps, fluid retention, and sore. It is daintier than french and african marigolds, the plants forming spreading.
Synonyms xanthophylls definition the major colouring principles are lutein and its dipalmitate helenien. Over a two year trial, they were shown to reduce root damaging nematodes by 90 %. It is in leaf from april to november, in flower in october, and the seeds ripen in november. This page was last edited on 22 december 2019, at 05. Other unusual perennial marigolds are the fragrant, culinary perennial tagetes nelsonii, referred to as the citrus scented marigold, and the tasty culinary perennial spanish tarragon, tagetes lucida. Names of tagetes essential oil in various languages of the world are also given. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in tagetes essential oil. Although books often call this annual signet marigold or t. Commercial xanthophyll preparations tagetes extract were again considered at the 55th jecfa and tentative specifications were published in. It is widely cultivated as an easily grown bedding plant, with thousands of different cultivars in brilliant shades of yellow and orange.
Cooperative extension, which staffs local offices in all 100 counties and with the eastern band of cherokee indians. Tolerates clay and dry soil but prefers moist, welldrained soil. Tagetes is a genus o annual or perennial, maistly yerbaceous plants in asteraceae or compositae. Pdf allelopathic potential of the essential oil of wild. American also referred to as african marigold tagetes erecta and the smallerflowered french marigold tagetes patula. These carefree marigolds operate like flower factories, producing brilliant orange 3. Ravikumar department of botany, government arts college, coimbatore t. Tagetes extract prepared at the 57th jecfa 2001 and published in fnp 52 add 9 2001, superseding tentative specifications prepared at the 55th jecfa 2000 and published in fnp 52 add 8 2000. This premium quality organic tagetes goes beautifully in natural perfume. Big marigold may be the best descriptive name because plants are noted for their large flowerheads. Members of the tagetes genus are commonly grown garden plants. All marigolds are edible, but only some taste good.
Pdf morpho anatomical characterization and essential. Pdf methanol extracts of the leaves of tagetes terniflora and ethyl acetate and aqueous fractions showed different degrees of activity against gram. Marigold botanically identifies as tagetes compositae genus is an ethnobotanically known drug, used from ancient times in the indian system of medicine for the treatment of rheumatism, cold, bronchitis, eye diseases, ulcers etc. The essential oil from aerial parts of tagetes terniflora hbk. There are three sheets in ma, ma 476405 fiche 74b5 with 5 plants mounted on it with one handwritten label on the sheet tagetes micrantha cav. These little tagetes patula nana, or french marigold which come from mexico. This species does not seem to have use in the treatment of bacterial diseases, but several members of the genus tagetes have been employed for medicinal purposes 1, 2, 3. The plant list includes a further 4 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus tagetes. Yellow, orange, golden, or bicolored flowers are held either well above the finetextured, dark green foliage or tucked in. Text is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license. These are primarily included because names of species rank are synonyms. Tagetes essential oil is extracted from the stalks, leaves and flowers of the tagetes minuta which is a part of a family of flowers that also includes daisies and sunflowers. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license.
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