Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Nymphaeales
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
382812

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 2: 62 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382144

Common Names

  • Japanese Waterlily
  • Japanese Pond Lily
  • Japanese Nuphar

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Synonyms

  • Nymphozanthus japonicus Fernald [unknown]
  • Nymphaea japonica G.Lawson [unknown]

Description

Nuphar japonica (also called Japanese Water-Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to Asia. It has large, round, floating leaves and a yellow flower with yellow stamens. It prefers shallow, still water and is often found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Nuphar japonica is used as an ornamental plant in water gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nuphar japonica is a yellow, cup-shaped structure with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nuphar japonica is a tropical water lily native to India and Southeast Asia. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a nutrient-rich soil mix that is kept moist. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Nuphar japonica

Nuphar japonica is native to Japan and is found in shallow, slow-moving water bodies such as ponds, lakes, and marshes.

Nuphar japonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nuphar japonica?

Nuphar japonica

What are the common names of Nuphar japonica?

Japanese pond lily, Spatterdock

What is the natural habitat of Nuphar japonica?

Lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers

Species in the Nymphaeaceae family

Barclaya longifolia, Barclaya motleyi, Barclaya rotundifolia, Euryale ferox, Nuphar subintegerrima, Nuphar spenneriana, Nuphar pumila, Nuphar lutea, Nuphar japonica, Nuphar fluminalis, Nuphar submersa, Nuphar saijoensis, Nuphar microphylla, Nuphar polysepala, Nuphar rubrodisca, Nuphar sagittifolia, Nuphar rubrodisca, Nuphar variegata, Nuphar advena, Nuphar ulvacea, Nuphar orbiculata, Nuphar bombycina, Nuphar saikokuensis, Nymphaea violacea, Nymphaea tetragona, Nymphaea tenuinervia, Nymphaea thermarum, Nymphaea sulphurea, Nymphaea amazonum, Nymphaea alba, Nymphaea ampla, Nymphaea micrantha, Nymphaea nouchali, Nymphaea novogranatensis, Nymphaea lotus, Nymphaea lasiophylla, Nymphaea omarana, Nymphaea malabarica, Nymphaea maculata, Nymphaea macrosperma, Nymphaea mexicana, Nymphaea rosea, Nymphaea rubra, Nymphaea rudgeana, Nymphaea oxypetala, Nymphaea pulchella, Nymphaea pubescens, Nymphaea prolifera, Nymphaea potamophila, Nymphaea hastifolia,