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Tagetes erecta cultivars
| Family Name: | Asteraceae (Compositae) |
| Synonyms: | Tagetes patula cultivars |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Annual |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An annual, it has an erect and dense growth form. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The leaves are arranged in opposite pairs along the stems and are odd-pinnately compound. The leaflets have serrate margins and are oblong-lanceolate in shape. The leaves are aromatic when bruised. |
| Flowers | The flowers are borne in an inflorescence (head) consisting of disc and ray florets. |
| Cultivation | It is best grown under full sun in fertile soil. Remove spent flowers for a more pleasant look. Plant shoots may also be pinched to promote a bushier growth form. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Flowerbed / Border |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bee-Attracting |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
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Others
| Master ID | 30467 |
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| Species ID | 4776 |
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