Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Nymphaeales
Genus:
Species:
saijoensis
ID:
510526

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Shimoda) Padgett & Shimoda

Source:
ksu

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Aquatic Bot. 72: 171 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509858

Common Names

  • Nuphar saijoensis
  • Saijoensis Nuphar
  • Saijo Water-lily

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Synonyms

  • Nuphar japonica saijoensis Shimoda [unknown]

Description

Nuphar saijoensis (also called Saijo Water-lily, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to Japan and is found in shallow ponds and streams. It has yellow flowers and green foliage.

Uses & Benefits

Nuphar saijoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nuphar saijoensis has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nuphar saijoensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil in a sunny location. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize occasionally. Prune to shape as needed.

Where to Find Nuphar saijoensis

Nuphar saijoensis can be found in Japan.

Nuphar saijoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nuphar saijoensis?

Nuphar saijoensis

What is the family of Nuphar saijoensis?

Nymphaeaceae

What is the habitat of Nuphar saijoensis?

Ponds and lakes

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

Michiko Shimoda: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shimoda' in the authors string.
Donald Jay Padgett (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Padgett' in the authors string.