Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Nymphaeales
Genus:
Species:
ampla
ID:
382123

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 2: 54 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381455

Common Names

  • Nymphaea ampla
  • Ample Water-lily
  • Ample Water-lily Lily

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Synonyms

  • Leuconymphaea ampla Kuntze [unknown]
  • Castalia ampla Salisb [unknown]
  • Nymphaea candolleana Lehm. [unknown]
  • Nymphaea ampla plumieri Planch. [unknown]
  • Nymphaea ampla parviflora Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Nymphaea ampla (also called Large Water Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to tropical Africa. It has a thick, woody stem and large, round, floating leaves. It is found in ponds, lakes, and other freshwater habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Nymphaea ampla 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 ampla 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 ampla 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 ampla

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

Nymphaea ampla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nymphaea ampla?

Nymphaea ampla

What is the common name of Nymphaea ampla?

Giant Waterlily

What is the natural habitat of Nymphaea ampla?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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,