Details of Genus: Thalia L. [2118]
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Genus en:
# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)
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Accepted: Accepted
Family: Marantaceae
Family ja: クズウコン
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Distribution en:
Description en: Genus of 12 species of evergreen or herbaceous, marginal aquatic perennials found at the swampy margins of lakes and ponds from S.E. USA to Argentina, including the West Indies, with one species in tropical Africa. They have handsome, long-stalked, ovate-lance-shaped leaves, and bear unusual violet flowers, with enlarged staminodes, in 2 ranks in long-stalked, branched panicles. In frost-prone areas, grow in a pool in a cool greenhouse. In warmer areas, grow as specimen plants in and around a tropical pool or bog garden.
Hardiness en: Half hardy to frost tender; if well below water level, T. dealbata survives occasional temperatures to -5°C (23°F) but then becomes deciduous.
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Propagation en: Sow seed at 16-21°C (61-70°F) in moist propagating compost, as soon as ripe or in spring. Divide in spring.
Pests en: Trouble free.
Description ja:
Comment: trop. America
Comment ja: ミズカンナ
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Marantaceae | クズウコン科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Marantaceae | クズウコン科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Marantaceae | クズウコン科 | Show |