Thalia multiflora
Thalia multiflora, commonly known as the many-flowered Thalia, is a striking perennial aquatic plant cherished for its ornamental beauty and medicinal potential. Native to wetland habitats, it features elegant, tall stalks and delicate blossoms. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, various cultures utilize its unique properties for traditional healing and wellness.
- Scientific name: Thalia multiflora
- Family: Marantaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Zingiberales, it is classified under the family Marantaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Thalia, specifically as the species Thalia multiflora.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Zingiberales | WCVP |
| Family | Marantaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Thalia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Thalia multiflora, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the many-flowered thalia, while in Spanish, it is known as thalia de muchas flores. In Portuguese, the plant is called thalia de muitas flores, and in French, it is referred to as thalia à fleurs multiples.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of South America. Within Brazil, its presence is documented in both the Southeast and the South. Moving toward the southern part of the continent, it can be found in the Northeast region of Argentina. Additionally, the species extends its range into Uruguay. Together, these locations define the primary geographical footprint of Thalia multiflora.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Uruguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Thalia multiflora, is primarily utilized in traditional medicinal practices through its aerial parts. These above-ground components, which include the stems, leaves, and flowering structures, contain the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic effects. When harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners focus on the lush green foliage and the tall stalks to extract the medicinal properties required for various herbal preparations.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Thalia multiflora has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ceramides, indole alkaloid, stigmast-5-ene.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ceramides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| indole alkaloid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmast-5-ene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Thalia multiflora has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitubercular.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antitubercular | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |