Tagetes minuta
Tagetes minuta, commonly known as Wild Marigold or Minuta, is a versatile medicinal herb native to South America. Renowned for its potent essential oils, this aromatic plant offers significant antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat digestive issues and skin ailments.
- Scientific name: Tagetes minuta
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
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. Finally, its specific taxonomic identification is placed within 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 wide geographical distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be observed in Great Britain as well as throughout Norway and Sweden. Moving toward the center of the continent, the species is also documented within Middle Europe. Specifically, it inhabits the landscapes of Austria and Belgium. This range demonstrates the plant's ability to thrive in diverse European environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tagetes minuta has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include dihydrotagetone, azelaic acid, beta-ocimene, car-3-en-2-one, chlorogenic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dihydrotagetone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| azelaic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-ocimene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| car-3-en-2-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cis-ocimene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eugenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glutarylcarnitine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tagetes minuta has 4 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tagetes minuta has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus niger, diuresis, hyperglycemia, hypertension, spasmolytic.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus niger | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuresis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spasmolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |