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faux-nénuphar

Nymphoides peltata

Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, tundra, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Australasia and Afrotropic and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇿 New Zealand

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Species

Nymphoides peltata (faux-nénuphar)

Names in Other Languages

French faux-nénuphar

German Teichenzian

Similar Species in Nymphoides

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Faux Nénuphar des Indes

Nymphoides indica

Least Concern

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faux-nymphéa à feuilles cordées

Nymphoides cordata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of faux-nénuphar?

The scientific name of faux-nénuphar is Nymphoides peltata. It belongs to the genus Nymphoides.

What is the conservation status of faux-nénuphar?

faux-nénuphar (Nymphoides peltata) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does faux-nénuphar live?

faux-nénuphar is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland.

What family does faux-nénuphar belong to?

faux-nénuphar (Nymphoides peltata) belongs to the genus Nymphoides, which is part of the taxonomic family Menyanthaceae.

Is faux-nénuphar endangered?

Yes, faux-nénuphar (Nymphoides peltata) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does faux-nénuphar belong to?

faux-nénuphar (Nymphoides peltata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of faux-nénuphar?

The closest relatives of faux-nénuphar in the genus Nymphoides include Faux Nénuphar des Indes, faux-nymphéa à feuilles cordées.