Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
palyi
ID:
1334213

Status:
valid

Authors:
Biju, Josekutty, Haneef & Augustine

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 61: 218 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346667

Common Names

  • Palyi Nymphoides
  • Nymphoides
  • Nymphoides Palyi

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Description

Nymphoides palyi (also called Paly's Water-lily, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a creeping rhizome and is about 10-30 cm tall. Its leaves are round and have a heart-shaped base. The flowers are yellow and have 5 petals. It is found in shallow, slow-moving waters.

Uses & Benefits

Nymphoides palyi is a popular ornamental aquatic plant and is often used in aquariums and ponds. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, and is used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nymphoides palyi has white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant scent. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nymphoides palyi is a perennial aquatic plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and moist soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-prepared seedbed. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Nymphoides palyi

Nymphoides palyi is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Nymphoides palyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nymphoides palyi?

Nymphoides palyi

What is the family of Nymphoides palyi?

Menyanthaceae

What is the habitat of Nymphoides palyi?

Freshwater wetlands

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,

References

S.D. Biju: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Biju' in the authors string.
Jomy Augustine: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Augustine' in the authors string.
Elayanithottathil Joseph Josekutty: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Josekutty' in the authors string.
Koolikkunnu Abdul Razak Muhammed Haneef: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haneef' in the authors string.