Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Nymphaeales
Genus:
Species:
loriana
ID:
1329209

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wiersema, Hellq. & Borsch

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Bot. Int. J. Pl. Biol. 92: 880 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341663





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Description

Nymphaea loriana (also called Loriana's Waterlily, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant in the family Nymphaeaceae. It is native to the United States and Mexico. It typically grows in shallow water in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Nymphaea loriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a border plant, and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nymphaea loriana is a white, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are thin and green with short stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nymphaea loriana is a temperate plant native to Europe. It is an aquatic plant that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It prefers full sun and moist, nutrient-rich soil. Propagation is done by division or rhizome cuttings. Rhizome cuttings should be planted in a moist, nutrient-rich soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Nymphaea loriana

Nymphaea loriana is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Nymphaea loriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nymphaea loriana?

Nymphaea loriana

What is the family of Nymphaea loriana?

Nymphaeaceae

What is the common name of Nymphaea loriana?

Loriana Nymphaea

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

Thomas Borsch (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borsch' in the authors string.
John H. Wiersema (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiersema' in the authors string.
Carl Barre Hellquist (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hellq.' in the authors string.