Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Nymphaeales
Genus:
Species:
alexii
ID:
508365

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.W.L.Jacobs & Hellq.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Telopea 11: 155 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507697

Common Names

  • Nymphaea alexii
  • White Water-lily
  • Blue Water-lily

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Description

Nymphaea alexii (also called Alex's Waterlily, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to Africa and Madagascar. It is found in shallow water and is characterized by large, round, floating leaves and fragrant, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Nymphaea alexii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for making tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nymphaea alexii is a large, white flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, light green plants with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nymphaea alexii is a water lily native to North America. It is best grown in a warm, sunny environment with plenty of bright, indirect light. It prefers a soil mix that is high in organic matter and drains well. Propagation is typically done through division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept warm and humid until germination.

Where to Find Nymphaea alexii

Nymphaea alexii can be found in the wetlands of Africa.

Nymphaea alexii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nymphaea alexii?

Nymphaea alexii

What is the natural habitat of Nymphaea alexii?

It is found in the rivers and lakes of Egypt.

What is the flower color of Nymphaea alexii?

The flowers of Nymphaea alexii are white in color.

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,

References

Surrey Jacobs (1946-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.L.Jacobs' in the authors string.
Carl Barre Hellquist (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hellq.' in the authors string.