Marigold
Tagetes · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Marigold, scientifically known as Tagetes, is a versatile medicinal plant celebrated for its vibrant blooms and therapeutic properties. Rich in antioxidants and essential oils, it is widely used to treat skin inflammation, promote wound healing, and reduce swelling. Its natural compounds offer powerful anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits for wellness.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- marigold
- Marigolds
- Mexican Marigolds
Scientific Names
Accepted name
TagetesSynonyms
- Vilobia
- Solenotheca
- Adenopappus
- Diglossus
- Enalcida
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Tagates
- Clavel chino
- Flores de muerto y clavelones
German:
- Studentenblume
- Studentenblume
- Sammetblumen
- Samtblumen
- Studentenblumen
- Totenblumen
- Türkische Nelken
French:
- Tagète
- Tagette
- Tagète
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 is identified by the genus Tagetes.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Tagetes |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse presence across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its range extends through the landscapes of Great Britain and Ireland. It can also be found further north within the territories of Norway and Sweden. Moving toward the center of the continent, the species is present in Middle Europe. Specifically, its geographical distribution includes the country of Austria.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Middle Europe | Hungary |
| Middle Europe | Poland |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Tagetes has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flower | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flower
- Journal of chromatography. B, Analytical technologies in the biomedical and life sciences
- Food science & nutrition
Activities
Tagetes has 6 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antifungal, Antiinflammatory, Antioxidant, Hypotensive.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypotensive | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Spasmolytic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antimicrobial
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
- Genetics and molecular research : GMR
Antifungal
- Genetics and molecular research : GMR
Antiinflammatory
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Antioxidant
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Hypotensive
- Genetics and molecular research : GMR
Spasmolytic
- Genetics and molecular research : GMR
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| raw powder | Food science & nutrition (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |