Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
peltata
ID:
383029

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.G.Gmel.) Kuntze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 429 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382361

Common Names

  • Peltata Waterlily
  • Peltata Pond Lily
  • Peltata Nymphoides

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Synonyms

  • Limnanthes nymphoides Stokes [unknown]
  • Limnanthes peltata Gray [unknown]
  • Nymphoides flava Hill [unknown]
  • Villarsia peltata Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Limnanthemum peltatum S.G.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Menyanthes natans Lam. [unknown]
  • Waldschmidia nymphoides (L.) Weber ex F.H.Wigg. [unknown]
  • Villarsia nymphoides Vent. [unknown]
  • Menyanthes nymphoides L. [unknown]
  • Limnanthemum nymphoides Hoffmanns. & Link [unknown]

Description

Nymphoides peltata (also called shield-fringed water lily, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to Asia. It has small, white, star-shaped flowers and floating leaves that are round and have a waxy texture. It is found in shallow waters, ponds, and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Nymphoides peltata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nymphoides peltata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nymphoides peltata is a perennial aquatic plant that grows in shallow water. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. The rhizomes should be planted in a moist soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. The seeds should be sown in a moist soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Nymphoides peltata

Nymphoides peltata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and can be found in shallow water in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Nymphoides peltata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nymphoides peltata?

Nymphoides peltata

What is the common name of Nymphoides peltata?

Fringed Water-lily

What is the natural habitat of Nymphoides peltata?

Lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2384918: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Samuel Gottlieb Gmelin (1744-1774): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.G.Gmel.' in the authors string.