Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1799
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 2: 1154 (1799)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382124
Common Names
- Hairy Waterlily
- Downy Waterlily
- Hairy Lotus
Synonyms
- Nymphaea purpurea Rehnelt & F.Henkel [unknown]
- Nymphaea semisterilis Lehm. [unknown]
- Nymphaea devoniensis Hook. [unknown]
- Castalia pubescens Wood [unknown]
- Nymphaea lotus pubescens (Willd.) Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]
Description
Nymphaea pubescens (also called Hairy 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 pubescens 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 pubescens 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nymphaea pubescens 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 pubescens
Nymphaea pubescens is native to Africa and is found in shallow, slow-moving water bodies such as ponds, lakes, and marshes.
Nymphaea pubescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nymphaea pubescens?
Nymphaea pubescens
What are the common names of Nymphaea pubescens?
Yellow water lily, White water lily, Fragrant water lily
What is the natural habitat of Nymphaea pubescens?
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,