Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Nymphaeales
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
1262588

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zucc.

Source:
tro

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Abh. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. 1: 362 (1829-1830 publ. 1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261926



Common Names

  • Gracile Nymphaea
  • Nymphaea gracilis
  • Gracile Nymphae


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Description

Nymphaea gracilis (also called slender water lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Nymphaeaceae. It is native to Mexico. It is an aquatic plant growing to 30 cm tall, with a basal rosette of leaves and an erect stem bearing a few leaves and a few flowers. The flowers are white, with four petals.

Uses & Benefits

Nymphaea gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nymphaea gracilis has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nymphaea gracilis is a hardy, low-maintenance aquatic plant that can be propagated from rhizome cuttings. To propagate, take a rhizome cutting of at least 4 inches in length and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep it in a warm, bright location. Water the cutting sparingly and wait for new growth to appear before watering again. Once the cutting has taken root, it can be transplanted into a larger pot.

Where to Find Nymphaea gracilis

Nymphaea gracilis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Nymphaea gracilis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Nymphaea gracilis?

Nymphaea gracilis is found in tropical wetlands in South America.

What are the characteristics of Nymphaea gracilis?

Nymphaea gracilis is a small aquatic plant with bright green, glossy leaves and small white flowers.

How can Nymphaea gracilis be propagated?

Nymphaea gracilis can be propagated by seed or division.

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,