Tagetes nelsonii
Tagetes nelsonii, commonly known as Nelson's marigold, is a distinctive perennial herb native to specific regions of Mexico. Renowned for its vibrant blooms and aromatic foliage, this plant offers unique therapeutic potential. Its traditional medicinal uses highlight its importance in ethnobotany, offering promising insights into natural healing properties.
- Scientific name: Tagetes nelsonii
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Tagetes nelsonii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and is placed in 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 specific geographical distribution concentrated within the regions of Mexico and Central America. In Mexico, its presence is primarily identified throughout the Southeast portion of the country. Moving southward into Central America, the species can also be found within the borders of Guatemala. These localized habitats define the natural range where the species thrives. Consequently, the distribution follows a distinct pattern through these specific tropical and subtropical territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
Activities
Tagetes nelsonii has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihemolytic, Antihyperglycemic, Antimicrobial, Antineoplastic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihemolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antineoplastic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tagetes nelsonii has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Staphylococcus aureus, antihyperglycemic, antineoplastic.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antineoplastic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |