Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Nymphaeales
Genus:
Species:
orbiculata
ID:
1225228

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Small) Standl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 8: 311. 1931

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001224566

Common Names

  • Nuphar orbiculata
  • Orbiculata Nuphar
  • Nuphar Orbiculata

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Description

Nuphar orbiculata (also called Round-Leaved Pond-Lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Nymphaeaceae family. It is native to North America. It typically grows in shallow, still waters, such as ponds and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Nuphar orbiculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties that can help to treat a variety of skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nuphar orbiculata has yellow flowers with 6-12 petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. Its seedlings are light green and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nuphar orbiculata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one bud per section. Plant the divisions in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Nuphar orbiculata

Nuphar orbiculata is native to North America and Europe. It is found in shallow, freshwater habitats such as ponds, lakes, and streams.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50041949: Based on the initial data import
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.