Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Genus:
Species:
nucifera
ID:
383046

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gaertn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Fruct. Sem. Pl. 1: 73 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382378



Common Names

  • Sacred Lotus
  • Indian Lotus
  • Bean of India


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Synonyms

  • Nymphaea nelumbo L. [unknown]
  • Nelumbium javanicum Poir. [unknown]
  • Nelumbium indicum Poir. [unknown]
  • Nelumbium caspium Eichw. [unknown]
  • Nelumbium asiaticum Rich. [unknown]
  • Nelumbium album Bercht. & J.Presl [unknown]
  • Nelumbium transversum C.Presl [unknown]
  • Nelumbo komarovii Grossh. [unknown]
  • Nelumbo indica Pers. [unknown]
  • Nelumbo caspica Schipcz. [unknown]
  • Nelumbium turbinatum Blanco [unknown]
  • Nelumbium nelumbo Druce [unknown]
  • Nelumbium tamara Sweet [unknown]
  • Nelumbium speciosum Willd. [unknown]
  • Nelumbium rheedei C.Presl [unknown]
  • Nelumbo speciosa alba F.M.Bailey [unknown]
  • Tamara hemisphaerica Buch.-Ham. ex Pritz. [unknown]
  • Nelumbo speciosa Willd. [unknown]
  • Nelumbo caspica Fisch. [unknown]
  • Nelumbo nucifera macrorhizomata Nakai [unknown]

Description

Nelumbo nucifera (also called Sacred 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 nucifera 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 nucifera is a large, white, cup-shaped flower with yellow centers. The seed is a large, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nelumbo nucifera is a perennial aquatic plant that grows in shallow water. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. The rhizomes should be planted in a moist soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. The seeds should be sown in a moist soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Nelumbo nucifera

Nelumbo nucifera can be found in wetlands and shallow waters in Asia, Australia, and North America.

Nelumbo nucifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nelumbo nucifera?

Nelumbo nucifera

What is the common name of Nelumbo nucifera?

Sacred Lotus

What is the natural habitat of Nelumbo nucifera?

Lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams

Species in the Nelumbo genus

Species in the Nelumbonaceae family

References