What are the Uses and Health Benefits of Marigold (Tagetes erecta)? What is Marigold? Marigold is also known as “Tagetes erecta” or Genda is an ornamental plant in India. This herb is a native of Mexico that spread from the African continent to all over the world. This is a beautiful, bright orange, an aromatic flower that grows during the winter season. Marigold is used for its various medicinal properties both externally and internally. It is a temperate climate flowering