Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Nymphaeales
Genus:
Species:
macrosperma
ID:
382747

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr. & L.M.Perry

Source:
ksu

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 23: 389 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382079

Common Names

  • Nymphaea macrosperma
  • Macrosperma Waterlily
  • Large-Seeded Waterlily

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Synonyms

  • Nymphaea dictyophlebia Merr. & L.M.Perry [unknown]

Description

Nymphaea macrosperma (also called Large-seeded 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 macrosperma 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

The flower of Nymphaea macrosperma is a white, star-shaped structure with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nymphaea macrosperma is a perennial aquatic plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH levels and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated from seed, but this is not recommended as the seedlings are slow to grow and may not be true to the parent plant.

Where to Find Nymphaea macrosperma

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

Nymphaea macrosperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nymphaea macrosperma?

Nymphaea macrosperma

What type of plant is Nymphaea macrosperma?

Water lily

What is the native range of Nymphaea macrosperma?

South America

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

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Lily May Perry (1895-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Perry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:605612-1: Based on the initial data import