Thalia multiflora

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Phyllodes grisebachiana

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Thalia multiflora is characterized by its specialized adaptation to aquatic environments, specifically thriving within vegetação aquática (aquatic vegetation) zones. This species occupies a low-altitude ecological niche, distributed across an elevational range that begins at sea level (0 m AMSL) and extends up to a maximum altitude of 500 m AMSL. This distribution pattern indicates a preference for lowland, water-saturated habitats where it can integrate into the surrounding hydrological landscape.

Elevational range max:

500 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Vegetação Aquática

Life history

The life history of Thalia multiflora is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist through multiple growing seasons. Structurally, it is classified as a cryptophyte, meaning its regenerative buds are protected underground, and more specifically, it functions as a geophyte, relying on specialized underground organs to survive unfavorable environmental conditions.

Life form :

geophyte

Life form :

cryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Thalia multiflora is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, exhibiting a succulent and herbaceous structure. This plant functions as a self-supporting species, requiring no external climbing structures for its upward development. It is classified as a semiaquatic organism, often found inhabiting environments that transition between aquatic and terrestrial habitats. As a terrestrial plant, it does not exhibit epiphytic behavior, instead establishing itself firmly in moist soil or mud. Furthermore, Thalia multiflora is an independent organism, maintaining its own nutritional processes without acting as a parasite on other vegetation.

Aquatic :

semiaquatic

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Thalia multiflora has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ceramides, Indole alkaloid, Stigmast-5-ene.

Ceramides

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Indole alkaloid

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Stigmast-5-ene

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Activities

Thalia multiflora has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitubercular.

Antitubercular

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR