Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Nymphaeales
Genus:
Species:
ondinea
ID:
745009

Status:
valid

Authors:
Löhne, Wiersema & Borsch

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 39: 57 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744342

Common Names

  • Nymphaea Ondinea
  • Ondinea Nymphaea
  • Ondinea Water-lily

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Synonyms

  • Ondinea purpurea Hartog [unknown]

Description

Nymphaea ondinea (also called Water Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to South America. It has round, floating leaves and produces white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams in its native region.

Uses & Benefits

Nymphaea ondinea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for its essential oil, which is used in perfumes and soaps.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Nymphaea ondinea sub. petaloidea (Kenneally & E.L.Schneid.) Löhne, Wiersema & Borsch

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Nymphaea ondinea are small, white and star-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nymphaea ondinea can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Nymphaea ondinea

Nymphaea ondinea is native to Central America.

Nymphaea ondinea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nymphaea ondinea?

Nymphaea ondinea

What is the common name of Nymphaea ondinea?

Ondine Water Lily

What is the hardiness zone of Nymphaea ondinea?

4-11

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

Thomas Borsch (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borsch' in the authors string.
John H. Wiersema (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiersema' in the authors string.
Cornelia Löhne (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Löhne' in the authors string.