Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Nymphaeales
Genus:
Species:
pumila
ID:
382124

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Timm) DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 2: 61 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381456

Common Names

  • Nuphar pumila
  • Small Yellow Pond-lily
  • Small Yellow Water-lily

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Synonyms

  • Nymphozanthus centricavatus Fernald [unknown]
  • Nymphozanthus juranus Fernald [unknown]
  • Nuphar subpumila Miki [unknown]
  • Nuphar centricavata Schuster [unknown]
  • Nuphar jurana Magnin [unknown]
  • Nuphar ozeensis Miki [unknown]
  • Nuphar minor Dumort. [unknown]
  • Nuphar lutea pumila (Timm) E.O.Beal [unknown]
  • Nuphar lutea pumila (DC.) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Nymphaea lutea pumila Timm [unknown]
  • Nuphar bornetii H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
  • Nuphar shimadai Hayata [unknown]
  • Nymphaea pumila Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Nymphaea lutea minima Willd. [unknown]
  • Nenuphar pumila Bluff & Fingh. [unknown]
  • Nyphar pumilum (Timm) Walp. [unknown]
  • Nymphozanthus pumilus Fernald [unknown]
  • Nymphaea lutea pumila (Timm) Bonnier & Layens [unknown]
  • Nuphar pumila pumila [unknown]
  • Nuphar pumila rubro-ovaria Koji Ito ex Hideki Takah., M.Yamaz. & J.Sasaki [unknown]

Description

Nuphar pumila (also called Dwarf Water Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to tropical Africa. It has a thick, woody stem and small, round, floating leaves. It is found in ponds, lakes, and other freshwater habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Nuphar pumila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Nuphar pumila sub. sinensis (Hand.-Mazz.) Padgett
Nuphar pumila sub. oguraensis (Miki) Padgett

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nuphar pumila is yellow with a cup-shaped structure. Its seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nuphar pumila is a water lily native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers full sun and warm temperatures. It should be planted in a container with a minimum depth of 8 inches and should be kept moist but not soggy. It can be fertilized with a slow-release fertilizer.

Where to Find Nuphar pumila

Nuphar pumila is native to North America, particularly the United States. It can be found in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Nuphar pumila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nuphar pumila?

Nuphar pumila

What is the common name of Nuphar pumila?

Dwarf Waterlily

What is the natural habitat of Nuphar pumila?

It is native to temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

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 kew-2383377: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Joachim Christian Timm (1734-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Timm' in the authors string.