Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
dealbata
ID:
1078892

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fraser

Source:
tro

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Icon. Thalia dealbata : t. (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078230

Common Names

  • Thalia dealbata
  • Hoary Thalia
  • Dealbata Thalia

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Uses & Benefits

Thalia dealbata is used for its medicinal properties. The leaves and roots are used to treat fever, coughs, and colds. It is also used to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and headaches. The leaves are also used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thalia dealbata is white with a pink center and has five petals. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thalia dealbata is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. The plant can be pruned to maintain a desired shape.

Where to Find Thalia dealbata

Thalia dealbata is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the continent.

Species in the Marantaceae family

Afrocalathea rhizantha, Calathea anderssonii, Calathea annae, Calathea anulque, Calathea argyrophylla, Calathea arrabidae, Calathea asplundii, Calathea bachemiana, Calathea brenesii, Calathea caesariata, Calathea cannoides, Calathea casupito, Calathea chimboracensis, Calathea congesta, Calathea crotalifera, Calathea dicephala, Calathea eburnea, Calathea erythrolepis, Calathea fatimae, Calathea glaziovii, Calathea grandifolia, Calathea grazielae, Calathea guzmanioides, Calathea hagbergii, Calathea harlingii, Calathea inocephala, Calathea ischnosiphonoides, Calathea koernickeana, Calathea lancifolia, Calathea lanicaulis, Calathea lasiostachya, Calathea lateralis, Calathea latrinotecta, Calathea littoralis, Calathea lutea, Calathea majestica, Calathea makoyana, Calathea marantina, Calathea mediopicta, Calathea metallica, Calathea micans, Calathea nitens, Calathea orbifolia, Calathea ornata, Calathea panamensis, Calathea pavonina, Calathea platystachya, Calathea pluriplicata, Calathea plurispicata, Calathea propinqua,

References

The Plant List version 1.0, record: kew-268123: Originally associated with wfo-0000570281
The Plant List version 1.1, record: kew-268123: Originally associated with wfo-0000570281
John Fraser (1750-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fraser' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:798247-1: Based on the initial data import