Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1193 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570363
Common Names
- Thalia geniculata
- Bent Thalia
- Thalia Bent
Synonyms
- Maranta arundinacea Billb. ex Beurl. [illegitimate]
- Maranta flexuosa C.Presl [unknown]
- Maranta geniculata Lam. [unknown]
- Renealmia erecta (Vell.) D.Dietr. [illegitimate]
- Renealmia geniculata (L.) D.Dietr. [valid]
- Thalia altissima Klotzsch [unknown]
- Thalia angustifolia C.Wright ex Griseb. [unknown]
- Thalia caerulea Ridl. [unknown]
- Thalia dipetala Gagnep. [unknown]
- Thalia divaricata Chapm. [unknown]
- Thalia erecta Vell. [unknown]
- Thalia geniculata pubescens Körn. [unknown]
- Thalia geniculata rheumoides Shuey [unknown]
- Thalia schumanniana De Wild. [unknown]
- Thalia trichocalyx Gagnep. [unknown]
- Thalia welwitschii Ridl. [unknown]
- Thalia geniculata villosa Körn. ex K.Schum. [unknown]
Description
Thalia geniculata (also called Marsh Thalia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and is found in wet, marshy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Thalia geniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant smell and is often used in perfumes and aromatherapy.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thalia geniculata is white and has three petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thalia geniculata is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Thalia geniculata
Thalia geniculata is native to Australia and can be found in wet and dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands.
Thalia geniculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thalia geniculata?
Thalia geniculata
What is the family of Thalia geniculata?
Marantaceae
What is the common name of Thalia geniculata?
Jointed thalia
Species in the Thalia genus
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,