Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Nymphaeales
Genus:
Species:
manipurensis
ID:
1328674

Status:
valid

Authors:
Asharani & Biseshwori

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 182: 112 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341128





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Description

Nymphaea manipurensis (also called 'Manipurensis', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Nymphaeaceae. It is native to India. It is found in montane forests at elevations of 1000–3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Nymphaea manipurensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Nymphaea manipurensis var. versicolor Asharani & Biseshwori

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nymphaea manipurensis has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nymphaea manipurensis is a water lily native to India. It can be grown in a pond or aquarium. It prefers full sun and temperatures between 65-80°F. Water regularly and fertilize monthly. Propagate by division or by seed.

Where to Find Nymphaea manipurensis

Nymphaea manipurensis is native to India and can be found in wetland habitats.

Nymphaea manipurensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nymphaea manipurensis?

Nymphaea manipurensis

What is the common name of Nymphaea manipurensis?

Manipur Water Lily

What is the habitat of Nymphaea manipurensis?

Rivers and lakes

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

Thongam Biseshwori: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Biseshwori' in the authors string.
Sagolsem Asharani Devi (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asharani' in the authors string.