Thalia (plant) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Thalia (plant) |
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| Thalia dealbata Illustration by Sydenham Edwards in Curtis's Botanical Magazine, 1815 |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Zingiberales |
| Family: | Marantaceae |
| Genus: | Thalia L. |
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Thalia is a group of six different kinds of water plants that grow in wet places like marshes or shallow water. You can find these plants in many parts of the world, from Africa (like Senegal and Sudan) all the way to the Americas (from Illinois to Argentina). A common name for these plants is Alligator-flag. The name Thalia was given to honor Johannes Thal (1542–1583), a German doctor who studied plants in the Harz Mountains.
Growing Thalia Plants
Thalia plants are somewhat tough, but they need a little care. If it gets very cold, they need protection from frost. You can grow new Thalia plants in two ways. You can plant their seeds, or you can split their roots in the spring.
Different Types of Thalia Plants
There are six main types, or species, of Thalia plants known today:
- Thalia dealbata Fraser - Found in the southeastern United States.
- Thalia densibracteata Petersen - Grows in Brazil.
- Thalia geniculata L. - Found in Africa, Florida, Louisiana, and tropical parts of the Americas.
- Thalia multiflora Horkel ex Körn. - Grows in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay.
- Thalia pavonii Körn. - Found in Ecuador.
- Thalia petersiana K.Schum. in H.G.A.Engler (ed.) - Grows in Brazil.
See also
In Spanish: Thalia (planta) para niños
