Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Nymphaeales
Genus:
Species:
sundvikii
ID:
733663

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiitonen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Suom. Kasvio ?. 1933

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732996

Common Names

  • Nymphaea
  • Sundvikii
  • Sundvik Waterlily

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Description

Nymphaea sundvikii (also called Sundvik water lily, among many other common names) is a species of water lily native to Europe. It grows in shallow, freshwater habitats, and produces white or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Nymphaea sundvikii is a popular ornamental shrub, often used as a hedge or border plant in gardens. Its flowers are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nymphaea sundvikii is a small, white tube with five lobes. The seed is a small, round, yellowish-brown nut. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nymphaea sundvikii is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat moss.

Where to Find Nymphaea sundvikii

Nymphaea sundvikii is native to Europe and western Asia. It is found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Nymphaea sundvikii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nymphaea sundvikii?

Nymphaea sundvikii

What is the common name of Nymphaea sundvikii?

Sundvik Water Lily

Where is Nymphaea sundvikii native to?

Northern Europe

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2868054: Based on the initial data import
Henrik Ilmari Augustus Hiitonen (1898-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiitonen' in the authors string.