Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Nymphaeales
Genus:
Species:
alba
ID:
382108

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 510 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381440

Common Names

  • Nymphaea alba
  • White Water-lily
  • European White Water-lily

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Synonyms

  • Nymphaea suaveolens Dumort. [unknown]
  • Nymphaea splendens Hentze [unknown]
  • Nymphaea venusta Hentze [unknown]
  • Nymphaea urceolata Hentze [unknown]
  • Nymphaea neglecta Hausl. [unknown]
  • Nymphaea minoriflora (Simonk.) Wissjul. [unknown]
  • Nymphaea milletii Boreau [unknown]
  • Nymphaea occidentalis Moss [unknown]
  • Nymphaea kosteletzkyi Paillard ex Lehm. [unknown]
  • Nymphaea melocarpa Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Nymphaea rotundifolia Hentze [unknown]
  • Nymphaea permixta Boreau [unknown]
  • Nymphaea parviflora Hentze [unknown]
  • Nymphaea polystigma E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Nymphaea officinalis Gaterau [unknown]
  • Nymphaea exumbonata Rupr. [unknown]
  • Nymphaea erythrocarpa Hentze [unknown]
  • Nymphaea basniniana Turcz. [unknown]
  • Nymphaea biradiata Sommerauer [unknown]
  • Leuconymphaea alba (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Castalia alba Greene [unknown]
  • Castalia biradiata Hayek. [unknown]
  • Castalia speciosa Salisb. [unknown]
  • Castalia minoriflora Simonk. [unknown]
  • Nymphaea alba minoriflora (Simonk.) Stucchi [unknown]
  • Nymphaea alba rubra Lönnr. [unknown]
  • Nymphaea alba alba [unknown]

Description

Nymphaea alba (also called White Water Lily, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial plant of the Nymphaeaceae family. It is native to temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It is found in shallow, slow-moving waters.

Uses & Benefits

Nymphaea alba 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nymphaea alba is white and has a star-shaped structure. Its seeds are small and round. The seedlings have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nymphaea alba 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 Nymphaea alba

Nymphaea alba is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Nymphaea alba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nymphaea alba?

Nymphaea alba

What is the common name of Nymphaea alba?

White Water Lily

What is the natural habitat of Nymphaea alba?

Freshwater ponds

Species in the Nymphaea genus

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, Nymphaea guineensis, Nymphaea glandulifera, Nymphaea gigantea, Nymphaea gardneriana, Nymphaea jamesoniana, Nymphaea immutabilis, Nymphaea heudelotii, Nymphaea elleniae, Nymphaea divaricata, Nymphaea colchica, Nymphaea candida, Nymphaea conardii, Nymphaea atrans, Nymphaea belophylla, Nymphaea leibergii, Nymphaea alexii, Nymphaea carpentariae, Nymphaea georginae, Nymphaea sundvikii, Nymphaea ondinea, Nymphaea lukei, Nymphaea noelae, Nymphaea vaporalis,

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,

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