Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Nymphaeales
Genus:
Species:
glandulifera
ID:
382834

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rodschied

Source:
cmp

Year:
1796

Citation Micro:
Med. Bem. Kol. Rio Essequebo : 76 (1794 publ. 1796)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382166

Common Names

  • Glandulifera Waterlily
  • Glandulifera Pond Lily
  • Glandulifera Lotus

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Synonyms

  • Nymphaea fenzliana Lehm. [unknown]
  • Nymphaea blanda G.Mey. [unknown]
  • Leuconymphaea blanda Kuntze [unknown]
  • Castalia blanda (G.Mey.) G.Lawson [unknown]
  • Nymphaea blanda fenzliana (Lehm.) Casp. [unknown]

Description

Nymphaea glandulifera (also called Glandular 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 glandulifera 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 glandulifera has yellow 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 glandulifera is a tropical water lily native to India and Southeast Asia. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a nutrient-rich soil mix that is kept moist. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Nymphaea glandulifera

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

Nymphaea glandulifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nymphaea glandulifera?

Nymphaea glandulifera

What are the common names of Nymphaea glandulifera?

Glandular water lily, Fragrant water lily

What is the natural habitat of Nymphaea glandulifera?

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,

References