Irish-lace
Tagetes filifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Extensive (179 studies) · ★★★★☆
Irish-lace, scientifically known as Tagetes filifolia, is a delicate, thread-leaf marigold cherished for its fine, feathery foliage and vibrant blooms. Native to arid regions, this resilient perennial offers unique medicinal properties, traditionally used in herbal remedies to support skin health and provide soothing, aromatic benefits in wellness practices.
Names
Common Names
- Irish-lace
- Irish-lace marigold
- Irish lace marigold
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- anisillo
- Anís
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Tagetes filifoliaSynonyms
- Tagetes pusilla
- Tagetes scabra
- Tagetes pseudomicrantha
- Tagetes anisata
- Diglossus variabilis
- Enalcida foeniculifolia
- Solenotheca tenella
- Tagetes perretii
- Tagetes silenoides
- Tagetes dichotoma
- Enalcida pilifera
- Tagetes fragrantissima
- Tagetes foeniculacea
- Tagetes congesta
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 39 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Citral, (+)-Limonene, 5-(4-acetoxy-1-butenyl)-2,2'-bithienyl, ALPHA-PINENE, ALPHA-THUJENE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Citral | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-Limonene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-(4-acetoxy-1-butenyl)-2,2'-bithienyl | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-THUJENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ANETHOLE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anisaldehyde | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CA | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Citral
- Dr. Duke
- International journal of molecular sciences
(+)-Limonene
- Dr. Duke
5-(4-acetoxy-1-butenyl)-2,2'-bithienyl
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-THUJENE
- Dr. Duke
ANETHOLE
- Dr. Duke
Anisaldehyde
- Dr. Duke
BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE
- Dr. Duke
BETA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
CA
- Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)
Activities
Tagetes filifolia has 134 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory, AChE-Inhibitor, Acaricide, Allelochemic, Allelopathic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiinflammatory | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AChE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acaricide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelopathic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anesthetic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiNF-kB | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiTNF | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ethanolic extracts | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oils | International journal of molecular sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |