The flowers produced may be either white or pink with yellow centers and are only one flower to one stemlily. According to flora of north america, an intermediate species exists around the great. Pattern of variation and systematics of nymphaea odorata. An illustrated flora of the northern united states, canada and the british possessions. Plants profile for nymphaea odorata odorata american. Nymphaea odorata, nymphaeaceae, is the most widely distributed waterlily in north america. Nymphaea odorata is an aquatic plant with floating leaves that can thrive in a variety of aquatic habitats and. Download a highresolution jpeg image of nymphaea odorata 240 kb time generated. Distributions of phytoplankton, zooplankton, aquatic insects and fish populations are altered. It forms dense floating mats of vegetation that prevent light from penetrating through the surface. Experimental determination of effects of water depth on. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information.
Foliage leaves are round, narrowly cut almost to the center, 10 in. The american white water lily waterlily is a beautiful aquatic plant found in most states in the united states. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by flies, beetles. Nymphaea odorata fragrant water lily this plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below.
Nymphaea odorata herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about nymphaea species, american white waterlily, fragrant white water lily nymphaea odorata supplied by member gardeners in the plantfil. It is a radially symmetrical flower displaying either white or pink petals. Nymphaea odorata is an rooted aquatic perennial herb with large floating flowers and leaves. Plants profile for nymphaea odorata american white waterlily.
Pdf nymphaea has seven species already catalogued in the flood prone areas of the brazilian pantanal. Pdf centre for aquatic plant management information sheet. The underwater horned serpent is the symbol for the primal waters of. Flowers are white to pink, round in shape, and 26 in. The fragrant water lily is an aquatic plant that is most easily recognized by its eyecatching, open bloom and uniquelyshaped leaves. You can use it in your daily design, your own artwork and your team project. Shallow plants produced more, smaller, shorterlived leaves than deeper plants. Us wildflower american white water lily, fragrant water.
Nymphaea occidentalis moss, nymphaea alba, also known as the european white water lily, white water rose or white nenuphar, is an aquatic flowering plant of the family nymphaeaceae. The flower has a petals and sepals that are a clear pink. This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. Download weed post on fragrant waterlily nymphaea odorata as pdf includes word puzzle. Plants of the genus are known commonly as water lilies, or waterlilies in the. Many species are cultivated as ornamental plants, and many cultivars have been bred. Several other species from the nymphaea and nuphar another water lily genus genera have been used in traditional chinese medicine, ayurveda, and homeopathic practices. Experimental determination of effects of water depth on nymphaea odorata growth, morphology and biomass allocation. The institute of food and agricultural sciences ifas is an equal opportunity institution authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with nondiscrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations.
Morphological characters and markers from the intersimple sequence repeats. Disagreement exists on whether this morphologically variable species should be split into two species, n. Some taxa occur as introduced species where they are not native, and some are weeds. Nymphaea odorata aiton is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus nymphaea family nymphaeaceae.
A large image of nymphaea odorata american white waterlily from the usda plants database. Some members of fann may provide services that do not further the fnps mission, and this link should not be. It is native to north africa, temperate asia, europe and tropical asia india. Nymphaea odorata native white water lily from aquascapes. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. A tea made from the roots is used in the treatment of tb, chronic bronchial complaints, diarrhoea, dysentery, gastrointestinal inflammation, gonorrhoea, vaginal discharge, inflamed glands. Pacific northwest invasive species nymphaea odorata, fragrant. In doing so, fnps is not attesting to the accuracy of any information on the fann webite. Large image for nymphaea odorata american white waterlily. How nymphaea odorata is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. The species consists of two subspecies, nymphaea odorata ssp.
This species, fragrant water lily nymphaea odorata, occurs from puerto rico to alaska and from california to quebec kartesz 1999. Nymphaea odorata aiton american waterlily, white waterlily, american white waterlily. Native aquatic and wetland plants shrubs fact sheets nymphaeaceae taxonomic family nymphaea odorata fragrant water lily 1. Fragrant water lily nymphaea odorata water lily family nymphaeaceae description. Nymphaea species, american white waterlily, fragrant white. Nymphaea odorata american white water lily, fragrant water lily, white water lily. Evidence from substitutions and microstructural changes in the chloroplast trnttrnf region thomas borsch,1, khidir w. This hardy white water lily grows well in full sun to part shade. Pdf compared leaf anatomy of nymphaea nymphaeaceae. Lady bird johnson wildflower center the university of. Plants profile for nymphaea odorata tuberosa american. The record derives from tropicos data supplied on 20120418 which reports it as an accepted name record 22600004 with original publication details.
The american water lily is a beautiful aquatic plant that floats either along the surfaces of freshwater environments or just beneath it. Data source and references for nymphaea odorata american white waterlily from the usda plants database. Dark green lily pads spread 4 to 6 feet to provide surface cover. The menomini indians believed the nymphaea odorata and other pond lilies belong to the spirit of the underneath, the underworld. Nymphaea odorata naturalizes quickly and can be quite nice if that is the intent, but proceed with care if you are dealing with a small pond and open water is the primary goal. It is commonly known as the american white waterlily, fragrant white waterlily, sweetscented white waterlily, and beaver root. The leaves develop directly from the rootstock on long petioles. Nymphaea odorata, fragrant water lily, tuberous water lily, white. Fnps provides this link to assist users in finding sources for native plants. Booth and wright 1966, but is not listed as a noxious weed in montana. Data source and references for nymphaea odorata american. Lady bird johnson wildflower center focused on protecting and preserving north americas native plants through native plant lists and image galleries, conservation, education, natural landscapes, seed collection millennium seed bank msb project, preserving and restoring native communities, spreading awareness on invasive species and gardening to attract wildlife. D after the cut carpel was cooked with boiling water. Morphological characters and markers from the intersimple sequence repeats issrs were examined to assess.
Deeper plants put more biomass in leaves and roots, shallow plants more in stems. Updated for itis by the flora of north america expertise network, in connection with an update for usda plants 20072010 reference for. Nymphaea odorata is an aquatic perennial plant with floating leaves and branched creeping rhizomes. Fragrant waterlily is widely distributed in quiet pools and ponds in north and central america fig. Nymphaea odorata is a polymorphic species, particularly in and around the great lakes region. The majority of the aquatic plant line drawings are the. It can commonly be found in shallow lakes, ponds, and permanent slow moving waters throughout north america where it ranges from central.
It is in flower from july to august, and the seeds ripen from august to october. Nymphaeaceae waterlily family medicinal use of fragrant water lily. Nymphaea odorata ufifas center for aquatic and invasive. Names of nymphaea odorata in various languages of the world are also given. C the base of the carpel was cut, and the stigma rays were exposed. The latter is usually has somewhat larger flowers, and the petals are somewhat blunter. All of these studies included only a single species of nymphaea nymphaea odorata, thus leaving monophyly and relationships of the genus nymphaea as open questions. It grows in water that is 30150 cm 1259 in deep and likes large. Nymphaeaceae of north america update, database version 2011 acquired. Its many subspecies and varieties may be found floating in ponds, lakes and sluggish streams just about everywhere in north america. According to flora of north america, an intermediate species exists around the great lakes region, including minnesota, where the line is blurred. Pond deals buy nymphaea odorata white hardy water lily online. Nymphaea odorata fragrant water lily, american white. This perennial plant is a floating aquatic that can grow in water up to 8 deep.
All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Nymphaea odorata ufifas center for aquatic and invasive plants. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Comparative study on the physicochemical and functional. Nymphaea odorata is an excellent fast growing hardy waterlily. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in nymphaea odorata. A wonderful plant for shading the water surface and providing cover for fish and resting pads for wary frogs. Fragrant waterlily nymphaea odorata msu extension invasive. Pond deals buy nymphaea odorata white hardy water lily. Nuphar lutea yellow waterlily and nymphaea alba white waterlily are the most frequently encountered. Morphological characters and markers from the intersimple sequence repeats issrs were examined to assess taxonomic status. In summer deep plants increased leaf surface area much more than shallower plants. Nymphaea odorata, also known as the american white waterlily, fragrant water lily, beaver root.
Nymphaea odorata aiton american white waterlily nyod. Over much of that area the two entities treated here as subspecies are allopatric and can be readily distinguished. This page was last edited on 18 september 2015, at 18. It is native to the northeastern and north central united states. The flower looms above flat, heartshaped, glossy green, floating leaves. Nymphaea odorata, also known as the american white waterlily, fragrant waterlily, beaver root, fragrant white water lily, white water lily, sweetscented white water lily, and sweetscented water lily, is an aquatic plant belonging to the genus nymphaea. Nymphaea odorata is an aquatic plant with floating leaves that can thrive in a variety of aquatic habitats and tolerates variable environmental conditions. Media in category nymphaea odorata the following 64 files are in this category, out of 64 total. Information on nymphaea odorata fragrant water lily, american water lily, white water lily. Aramakiannual net production and lifespan of floating leaves in nymphaea tetragona georgi. They are 412 across, orbicular in shape, cleft toward the middle on one side, and smooth along the outer margins. Browse materia medica articles browse therapeutics articles home herbal education free ejournal. Download free png 22 nymphaea odorata png cliparts for. List of various diseases cured by nymphaea odorata.
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