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Floating Heart

Nymphoides peltata

Endangered

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 (tumbuhan)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Species

Nymphoides peltata (Floating Heart)

Names in Other Languages

French faux-nénuphar

German Teichenzian

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Eight-Angled Floatingheart

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Floating Heart?

The scientific name of Floating Heart is Nymphoides peltata. It belongs to the genus Nymphoides.

What is the conservation status of Floating Heart?

Floating Heart (Nymphoides peltata) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Floating Heart live?

Floating Heart 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 Floating Heart belong to?

Floating Heart (Nymphoides peltata) belongs to the genus Nymphoides, which is part of the taxonomic family Menyanthaceae.

Is Floating Heart endangered?

Yes, Floating Heart (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 Floating Heart belong to?

Floating Heart (Nymphoides peltata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).

What are the closest relatives of Floating Heart?

The closest relatives of Floating Heart in the genus Nymphoides include Eight-Angled Floatingheart, Water-snowflake.