Status:
valid
Authors:
S.W.L.Jacobs
Source:
ksu
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Telopea 4: 636 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382321
Common Names
- Nymphaea atrans
- Atrans Waterlily
- Black Waterlily
Description
Nymphaea atrans (also called yellow water lily, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to Africa. It has large, yellow, showy flowers and floating leaves that are round and have a waxy texture. It is found in shallow waters, ponds, and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Nymphaea atrans is a plant native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nymphaea atrans is a large, white flower. The seed is a small, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nymphaea atrans is a perennial aquatic plant that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in early spring. Division can also be done in early spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated from cuttings.
Where to Find Nymphaea atrans
Nymphaea atrans is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and can be found in shallow water in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.
Nymphaea atrans FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Nymphaea atrans?
Nymphaea atrans is native to the United States.
What is the size of Nymphaea atrans?
Nymphaea atrans is a medium-sized species, typically reaching a height of around 50 cm.
What is the flowering period of Nymphaea atrans?
Nymphaea atrans typically flowers in the summer months.
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,