Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1931: 246 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382197
Common Names
- Divaricata Waterlily
- Divaricata Pond Lily
- Divaricata Lotus
Description
Nymphaea divaricata (also called Spreading Waterlily, among many other common names) is a species of waterlily native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is a perennial aquatic plant with large, round leaves and white flowers. It grows in shallow, still water, often in areas with high rainfall.
Uses & Benefits
Nymphaea divaricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nymphaea divaricata has white flowers with a diameter of 5-7 cm. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nymphaea divaricata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a moist, well-draining soil.
Where to Find Nymphaea divaricata
Nymphaea divaricata can be found in wetland habitats in the eastern United States and Canada.
Nymphaea divaricata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nymphaea divaricata?
Nymphaea divaricata
What are the common names of Nymphaea divaricata?
Divaricate water lily, Fragrant water lily
What is the natural habitat of Nymphaea divaricata?
Lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers
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,