Calendula stellata

Calendula stellata
In bloom on Gran Canaria
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Calendula
Species:
C. stellata
Binomial name
Calendula stellata
Synonyms[1]
List
    • Calendula asterias Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
    • Calendula cornuta Poir.
    • Calendula dentata Steud.
    • Calendula denticulata Schousb. ex Willd.
    • Calendula forskohleana Steud.
    • Calendula macroptera Rouy
    • Calendula sicula Willd.
    • Calendula spatulata Hoffmanns.
    • Calendula vidalii Vidal y Lopez
    • Caltha dentata Moench
    • Caltha stellata Moench

Calendula stellata (also known as Sicilian marigold)[2] is a species of annual flowering plant in the marigold genus Calendula, family Asteraceae.[3] It is native to northwestern Africa, Malta, and Sicily.[1][4] Flowering period is between January and April. Flowers are typically orange or yellow.[5]

The Royal Horticultural Society considers it to be "highly attractive" and suitable for gardens in a Mediterranean climate.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Calendula stellata Cav". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  2. ^ Mifsud, Stephen (2002-08-23). "Calendula stellata (Sicilian Marigold) : MaltaWildPlants.com - the online Flora of the Maltese Islands". 173.255.130.33. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  3. ^ "Calendula stellata Cav. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  4. ^ a b "Calendula stellata". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  5. ^ Mifsud, Stephen (2002-08-23). "Calendula stellata (Sicilian Marigold) : MaltaWildPlants.com - the online Flora of the Maltese Islands". 173.255.130.33. Retrieved 2024-05-11.


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