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
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.
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,