Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Nymphaeales
Genus:
Species:
candida
ID:
382973

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Presl & C.Presl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Delic. Prag. : 224 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382305

Common Names

  • Nymphaea candida
  • Candida Waterlily
  • White Waterlily

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Synonyms

  • Nymphaea nitida Sims [unknown]
  • Nymphaea semiaperta Klinggraeff [unknown]
  • Nymphaea pauciradiata Bunge [unknown]
  • Nymphaea cachemiriana Cambess. [unknown]
  • Leuconymphaea candida Kuntze [unknown]
  • Castalia candida Schinz & Thell. [unknown]
  • Castalia semi-aperta Fritsch [unknown]
  • Nymphaea alba semiaperta Schmalh. [unknown]
  • Nymphaea alba kashmiriana Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]
  • Nymphaea candida minor Vain. [unknown]

Description

Nymphaea candida (also called White Water Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant with white flowers and floating leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia and is found in shallow ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Nymphaea candida 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

Nymphaea candida has large, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nymphaea candida 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 candida

Nymphaea candida can be found in shallow water in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Nymphaea candida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nymphaea candida?

Nymphaea candida

What is the family of Nymphaea candida?

Nymphaeaceae

What is the common name of Nymphaea candida?

White Water-lily

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-2384823: Based on the initial data import
Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
Jan Svatopluk Presl (1791-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Presl' in the authors string.