African Marigold

Tagetes erecta L. is a flowering plant in the genus Tagetes, part of the Asteraceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America, where it is found in the wild in the states of México, Michoacán, Puebla, Veracruz, and Guerrero. Despite its origin in the Americas, it is commonly called the African Marigold. The species has been widely distributed and is present in regions such as Quebec, Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Great Britain, and others. The scientific name was published in 1753. Historically, there has been a discussion regarding the generitype of the genus Tagetes, with Tagetes erecta being designated as the correct generitype under the Vienna Code.