Tagetes filifolia
Tagetes filifolia, commonly known as threadleaf marigold, is a resilient perennial herb native to arid regions. Renowned for its fine, needle-like foliage and delicate yellow blooms, this plant offers significant ethnobotanical value. It is traditionally utilized in various medicinal practices for its potential antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory healing properties.
- Scientific name: Tagetes filifolia
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae and 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 exhibits a broad geographical distribution that spans across several distinct regions. In the United States, its range extends into the southeastern territory, specifically reaching as far north as Maryland. The species is also widely distributed throughout various parts of Mexico. Its presence is noted in the central and northeastern regions of the country. Furthermore, it can be found across the Mexican Gulf and throughout the northwest.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Maryland | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tagetes filifolia has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ca, Cu, D-limonene, Fe, Mg.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ca | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cu | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D-limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fe | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mg | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Zn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cis,cis-nepetalactone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| citral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| citronellol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| geraniol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tagetes filifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |