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Loto

Nymphaea lotus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (India, Laos), North America (Costa Rica, Panama, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Guyana).

🇸🇳 Senegal 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇱🇦 Laos 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇵🇦 Panama 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇫 Central African Republic 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇬🇾 Guyana 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇲 Cameroon

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Nymphaeales (Nymphaeales)

Species

Nymphaea lotus (Loto)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Loto

French Lotier d'egypte

German Weiße ägyptische seerose

Portuguese Golfão-vermelho

Arabic Bashneen Abyad

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Loto?

The scientific name of Loto is Nymphaea lotus. It belongs to the genus Nymphaea.

Where does Loto live?

Loto is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (India, Laos), North America (Costa Rica, Panama, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Guyana).. Countries include Brazil, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guinea, Guyana, India, Laos, Panama.

What family does Loto belong to?

Loto (Nymphaea lotus) belongs to the genus Nymphaea, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphaeaceae.

What kingdom does Loto belong to?

Loto (Nymphaea lotus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Loto?

The closest relatives of Loto in the genus Nymphaea include banana water-lily, Dotleaf Waterlily, giant water-lily, Lori's water-lily, James' waterlily.