Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Nymphaeales
Genus:
Species:
guineensis
ID:
382831

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schumach. & Thonn.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Beskr. Guin. Pl. : 248 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382163

Common Names

  • Guineensis Waterlily
  • Guineensis Pond Lily
  • Guineensis Lotus

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Synonyms

  • Nymphaea rufescens Guill. & Perr. [unknown]
  • Nymphaea abbreviata Guill. & Perr. [unknown]

Description

Nymphaea guineensis (also called Guinea 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 guineensis is used as an ornamental plant in water gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nymphaea guineensis 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 guineensis 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 guineensis

Nymphaea guineensis is native to Africa and is found in shallow, slow-moving water bodies such as ponds, lakes, and marshes.

Nymphaea guineensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nymphaea guineensis?

Nymphaea guineensis

What are the common names of Nymphaea guineensis?

African water lily, Fragrant water lily

What is the natural habitat of Nymphaea guineensis?

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

Heinrich Christian Friedrich Schumacher (1757-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schumach.' in the authors string.
Peter Thonning (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thonn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:605573-1: Based on the initial data import