Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Nymphaeales
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
382749

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zucc.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Abh. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. 1: 365 (1829-1830 publ. 1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382081

Common Names

  • Nymphaea mexicana
  • Mexicana Waterlily
  • Mexican Waterlily

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Synonyms

  • Nymphaea planchonii Casp. ex Conard [unknown]
  • Leuconymphaea mexicana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leuconymphaea flava (Greene) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Castalia flava Greene [unknown]
  • Castalia mexicana J.M.Coult. [unknown]
  • Nymphaea flava Leitner ex Audubon [unknown]

Description

Nymphaea mexicana (also called Mexican Waterlily, among many other common names) is a species of waterlily native to Mexico. 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 mexicana 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 mexicana 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 mexicana 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 mexicana

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

Nymphaea mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nymphaea mexicana?

Nymphaea mexicana

What type of plant is Nymphaea mexicana?

Water lily

What is the native range of Nymphaea mexicana?

Mexico

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