Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Genus:
Species:
lutea
ID:
383087

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pers.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 2: 92 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382419



Common Names

  • American Lotus
  • Yellow Lotus
  • Water Chinquapin


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Synonyms

  • Nymphaea pentapetala Walter [rejected]
  • Nelumbo pentapetala Fernald [unknown]
  • Nelumbium codophyllum Raf. [unknown]
  • Nelumbium luteum Willd. [unknown]
  • Nelumbium jamaicense DC. [unknown]
  • Nelumbo nucifera lutea (Willd.) T.Borsch & Barthlott [unknown]
  • Nelumbium reniforme Willd. [unknown]
  • Nelumbium pentapetalum Willd. [unknown]
  • Nelumbo nucifera lutea Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cyamus flavicomus Salisb. [unknown]
  • Cyamus luteus (Willd.) Nutt. [unknown]
  • Cyamus mysticus Salisb. [unknown]
  • Cyamus nelumbo Sm. [unknown]
  • Cyamus pentapetalus (Walter) Pursh [unknown]
  • Cyamus reniformis Pursh [unknown]

Description

Nelumbo lutea (also called Yellow Lotus, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant with large, fragrant flowers and floating leaves. It is native to Asia and is found in shallow ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Nelumbo lutea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nelumbo lutea is a large, yellow-white bloom with yellow stamens. The seed is a large, round nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nelumbo lutea is a perennial aquatic plant that can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Nelumbo lutea

Nelumbo lutea is native to India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. It can be found in the foothills of the Himalayas.

Nelumbo lutea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nelumbo lutea?

Nelumbo lutea

What is the common name of Nelumbo lutea?

American Lotus

What is the natural habitat of Nelumbo lutea?

Lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams

Species in the Nelumbo genus

Species in the Nelumbonaceae family

References