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Tagetes erecta 'Queen Sophia'
| Family Name: | Asteraceae (Compositae) |
| Synonyms: | Tagetes patula 'Queen Sophia' |
| Common Name: | French Marigold, 孔雀草, 臭菊花, 万寿菊 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a dwarf cultivar of the French Marigold and grows about 30 cm tall. |
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| Foliage | Its aromatic leaves are compound and the leaflets have serrate margins. |
| Flowers | Its orange inflorescence is a head, consisting of disc and ray florets. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Leaves, Edible Flowers |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Flowerbed / Border, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Butterfly-Attracting |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Foliar Type | Compound |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Orange |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Inflorescence Type | Head / Capitulum |
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Others
| Master ID | 32728 |
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| Species ID | 7140 |
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