Family: Marantaceae

Genus: Thalia

Species: dealbata

Sample code: EGY-MBG-001197

Common name: Hardy canna

English name: Powdery thalia

Arabic name: ثاليا

Native: United States- Mexico - Texas

Country: Mexico Texas United States

(PGR): Rare

Aquatic rhizomatous perennial plant grow 15-2 m tall leaves bluish-glaucous paddle-shaped covered in a powdery white coating flowers small violet- purple produced at the top of a stalk extending 60-90 cm above the foliage seed round to oval, dark brown

Ornamental aquatic plants. The plant's dense root system helps with erosion control along pond banks. Contributes to water filtration by absorbing excess nutrients. Its ability to filter water and absorb excess nutrients makes it useful in sewage treatment systems and for improving water quality in ponds. leaves stalks, and seeds explored for potential use as animal feed supplements.

Maranta dealbata (Fraser) ADietr

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Texture: Clay Heavy clay Loam Moist

Fertility: High

Drainage: Moderately well drained

Topography: Mangrove swamp forest

Salinity: Intermediated

Water Sources: Drought-tolerant plant

Climates: Subtropics Tropical

Lights: Full sun Light shade

Propagation: Division- seeds

Flowering time: Summer

Zone: 6 : 10

Status: Endangered

Life span: Perennial

Habits: Aquatic

Sample Type: Introduced - cultivated

Collecting Sources: Botanical garden

Plant Uses: Air purification Borders Landscape Ornamental

Plant Populations density: Cultivated

Vegetation types: Aquatic plant formations