Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Nymphaeales
Genus:
Species:
amazonum
ID:
382104

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. & Zucc.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Abh. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. 1: 363 (1829-1830 publ. 1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381436

Common Names

  • Nymphaea amazonum
  • Amazon Water-lily
  • Amazonian Water-lily

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Synonyms

  • Nymphaea nocturna March ex Hook. [unknown]
  • Nymphaea integrifolia Salzm. ex Planch. [unknown]
  • Nymphaea foetida Gardner ex Planch. [unknown]
  • Leuconymphaea amazonum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Castalia amazonum Britton & P.Wilson [unknown]
  • Nymphaea blanda amazonum (Mart. & Zucc.) Planch. [unknown]
  • Nymphaea rudgeana amazonum (Mart. & Zucc.) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Nymphaea amazonum amazonum [unknown]
  • Nymphaea alboviridis A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Nymphaea goudotiana Planch. [unknown]
  • Nymphaea amazonum goudotiana (Planch.) Casp. [unknown]
  • Leuconymphaea goudotiana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Nymphaea amazonum goudotiana (Planch.) Conard [unknown]
  • Nymphaea amazonum amazonum [unknown]
  • Nymphaea blanda amazonum (Mart. & Zucc.) Planch. [unknown]
  • Nymphaea amazonum forma-submersa Sagot [unknown]

Description

Nymphaea amazonum (also called Amazon Water Lily, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial plant of the Nymphaeaceae family. It is native to the Amazon River basin and is found in shallow, slow-moving waters.

Uses & Benefits

Nymphaea amazonum 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

Nymphaea amazonum sub. pedersenii Wiersema

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nymphaea amazonum 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 amazonum is a tropical water lily that is native to the Amazon basin. 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 amazonum

Nymphaea amazonum is native to South America, particularly Brazil. It can be found in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Nymphaea amazonum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nymphaea amazonum?

Nymphaea amazonum

What is the common name of Nymphaea amazonum?

Amazon Water Lily

What is the natural habitat of Nymphaea amazonum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2383347: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.