Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Nymphaeales
Genus:
Species:
elleniae
ID:
382855

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.W.L.Jacobs

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Telopea 4: 635 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382187

Common Names

  • Elleniae Waterlily
  • Elleniae Pond Lily
  • Elleniae Lotus

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Description

Nymphaea elleniae (also called Ellen's Water Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to Africa and Asia. It has large, round, floating leaves and a white flower with yellow stamens. It prefers shallow, still water and is often found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Nymphaea elleniae 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 elleniae has white flowers with a diameter of 5-7 cm. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nymphaea elleniae 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 elleniae

Nymphaea elleniae is native to India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. It can be found in the foothills of the Himalayas.

Nymphaea elleniae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nymphaea elleniae?

Nymphaea elleniae

What are the common names of Nymphaea elleniae?

Ellen's water lily, Fragrant water lily

What is the natural habitat of Nymphaea elleniae?

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,

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