Tagetes micrantha (Compositae)

Browse Plants Articles

Power Search!

Browse Botanic Names

Sponsored By KhorWills

Tagetes micrantha
(1 Page of 5)

The Tagetes micrantha plant species is found in Southern N. America - Mexico. An occasional casual in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Compositae family.

Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses

Latin Name:  Tagetes micrantha
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Cav.

Known Hazards:  We have no information on this species, though other members of the genus have an irritant sap that can cause dermatitis in sensitive people[238].

Mature Height:     Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow March in a greenhouse. Only just cover the seed. Germination usually takes place within 2 weeks. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out after the last expected frosts.

For further Tagetes micrantha gardening information
click on one of the blue links below

Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses

The information above has been supplied solely via the hard work and dedication of the team at 'Plants for a Future'.
View their bibliography
Useful Edible Plants Future