Tagetes erecta
Tagetes erecta, commonly known as the African marigold, is a vibrant annual herb prized for its brilliant orange and yellow blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this plant holds significant medicinal value, utilized in traditional practices for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties to support skin health and digestive wellness.
- Scientific name: Tagetes erecta
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following its placement in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it is a member of the Asteraceae family. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Tagetes.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tagetes | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Tagetes erecta, exhibits a specific geographical presence across several European regions. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing in Great Britain and Ireland. The species also extends its reach further north into Norway. Moving into Middle Europe, the plant is documented within the borders of Austria. Additionally, its distribution includes Belgium, completing its range across these selected territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tagetes erecta has 53 reported phytochemicals identified across 71 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carotenoids, lutein, linoleic acid, carotenoid, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 53
- Scientific sources
- 71
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carotenoids | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| lutein | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| linoleic acid | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| carotenoid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (3R,3'R,6'R)-lutein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,3-dihydro-benzofuran | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-isopropyl-5-methyl-3-cyclohexen-1-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tagetes erecta has 10 reported activities identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antiglycation.
- Total activities
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiglycation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiparasitic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tagetes erecta has 32 reported medicinal uses identified across 33 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cardiovascular diseases, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Plasmodium falciparum, Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
- Total uses
- 32
- Scientific sources
- 33
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cardiovascular diseases | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| age-related macular degeneration | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |