Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
multiflora
ID:
571081

Status:
valid

Authors:
Horkel ex Körn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 35(I): 76 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570413

Common Names

  • Many-flowered Thalia
  • Many-flowered Water-platter
  • Many-flowered Water-lily

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Synonyms

  • Calathea macrostachya Griseb. [illegitimate]
  • Phyllodes grisebachiana Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Thalia multiflora (also called Alligator Weed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Marantaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico south to Argentina. It grows in moist soils, such as wetlands, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Thalia multiflora has been used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It can also be used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thalia multiflora has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thalia multiflora is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. The seed should be soaked in water for 24 hours before sowing. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall.

Where to Find Thalia multiflora

Thalia multiflora is native to Australia and can be found in wet and dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands.

Thalia multiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thalia multiflora?

Thalia multiflora

What type of plant is Thalia multiflora?

Evergreen shrub

Where is Thalia multiflora native to?

Tropical Africa

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 v1.1 record kew-268143: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich August Körnicke (1828-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Körn.' in the authors string.
Johann Horkel (1769-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Horkel' in the authors string.