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African Marigold

Tagetes erecta

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The African Marigold (Tagetes erecta) is a species in the genus Tagetes. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (9 countries), Europe (17 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (7 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Tagetes

Species

Tagetes erecta (African Marigold)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish flor de muerto

French tagète rose d'Inde

German Aufrechte Samtblume

Portuguese cravo-africano

Similar Species in Tagetes

slender-leaf marigold

Tagetes tenuifolia

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Sweetscented marigold

Tagetes lucida

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African Marigold?

The scientific name of African Marigold is Tagetes erecta. It belongs to the genus Tagetes.

Where does African Marigold live?

African Marigold is found in Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (9 countries), Europe (17 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (7 countries).. Countries include Albania, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Chad.

What family does African Marigold belong to?

African Marigold (Tagetes erecta) belongs to the genus Tagetes, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

What kingdom does African Marigold belong to?

African Marigold (Tagetes erecta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of African Marigold?

The closest relatives of African Marigold in the genus Tagetes include Lesser marigold, Muster john henry, slender-leaf marigold, Sweetscented marigold.