Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Nymphaeales
Genus:
Species:
vaporalis
ID:
749184

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.W.L.Jacobs & Hellq.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Telopea 13: 236 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748517

Common Names

  • Nymphaea vaporalis
  • Vaporalis Nymphaea
  • Vaporizing Waterlily

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Description

Nymphaea vaporalis (also called Nymphaea vaporalis, among many other common names) is an aquatic, perennial herb with a creeping habit and small, ovate leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Nymphaea vaporalis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and diarrhea. It is also used as an ingredient in some herbal teas and as a dietary supplement.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nymphaea vaporalis is a large, white, cup-shaped flower with many petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a greenish-blue color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nymphaea vaporalis can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade and is hardy to USDA Zone 5.

Where to Find Nymphaea vaporalis

Nymphaea vaporalis can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Nymphaea vaporalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nymphaea vaporalis?

Nymphaea vaporalis

What is the common name of Nymphaea vaporalis?

Vaporalis Nymphaea

What is the natural habitat of Nymphaea vaporalis?

Nymphaea vaporalis is native to China

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

Surrey Jacobs (1946-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.L.Jacobs' in the authors string.
Carl Barre Hellquist (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hellq.' in the authors string.