Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb.) Kuntze
Source:
tro
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 429 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228162
Common Names
- Nymphoides grayana
- Grayana Nymphoides
- Nymphoides
Description
Nymphoides grayana (also called 'Gray's Nymphoides', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with linear-lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to China and is found in forests, shrublands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Nymphoides grayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nymphoides grayana has small, white flowers that are clustered in a spike. Its seeds are small, black and round in shape. Its seedlings have small, oval leaves that are green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nymphoides grayana is a perennial aquatic plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Nymphoides grayana
Nymphoides grayana is native to the Yunnan province of China. It is found in the forests and hills of the region.
Nymphoides grayana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nymphoides grayana?
Nymphoides grayana
What is the natural habitat of Nymphoides grayana?
It is native to the western Himalayas, from India to Nepal.
What are the common names of Nymphoides grayana?
It is commonly known as the Himalayan water-lily or Himalayan marsh-lily.
Species in the Nymphoides genus
Species in the Menyanthaceae family
Liparophyllum gunnii,
Liparophyllum capitatum,
Liparophyllum congestiflorum,
Liparophyllum exaltatum,
Liparophyllum exiguum,
Liparophyllum lasiospermum,
Liparophyllum latifolium,
Liparophyllum violifolium,
Menyanthes trifoliata,
Nephrophyllidium crista-galli,
Nymphoides rautaneni,
Nymphoides subacuta,
Nymphoides spongiosa,
Nymphoides spinulosperma,
Nymphoides sivarajanii,
Nymphoides siamensis,
Nymphoides quadriloba,
Nymphoides planosperma,
Nymphoides peltata,
Nymphoides parvifolia,
Nymphoides simulans,
Nymphoides triangularis,
Nymphoides geminata,
Nymphoides humboldtiana,
Nymphoides hastata,
Nymphoides guineensis,
Nymphoides fallax,
Nymphoides hydrophylla,
Nymphoides furculifolia,
Nymphoides forbesiana,
Nymphoides montana,
Nymphoides minor,
Nymphoides humilis,
Nymphoides krishnakesara,
Nymphoides indica,
Nymphoides ezannoi,
Nymphoides flaccida,
Nymphoides beaglensis,
Nymphoides elliptica,
Nymphoides disperma,
Nymphoides brevipedicellata,
Nymphoides bosseri,
Nymphoides cambodiana,
Nymphoides coreana,
Nymphoides aquatica,
Nymphoides thunbergiana,
Nymphoides cordata,
Nymphoides milnei,
Nymphoides tenuissima,
Nymphoides elegans,