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Water-Lily

Nymphaea marliacea

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India), Europe (4 countries), and North America (Canada).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇮🇳 India 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇦 Canada

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)
Order
Nymphaeales (スイレン目)
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Nymphaea
Species
Nymphaea marliacea (Water-Lily)

Similar Species in Nymphaea

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American Water-Lily
Nymphaea odorata
Least Concern
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banana water-lily
Nymphaea mexicana
Not Evaluated
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Dotleaf Waterlily
Nymphaea ampla
Not Evaluated
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giant water-lily
Nymphaea gigantea
Not Evaluated
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Lori's water-lily
Nymphaea loriana
Endangered
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James' waterlily
Nymphaea jamesoniana
Not Evaluated
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pygmy water-lily
Nymphaea tetragona
Not Evaluated
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Dwarf Water-Lily
Nymphaea leibergii
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Water-Lily?
The scientific name of Water-Lily is Nymphaea marliacea. It belongs to the genus Nymphaea.
Where does Water-Lily live?
Water-Lily is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India), Europe (4 countries), and North America (Canada).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, France, India, Italy, South Africa, Sweden.
What family does Water-Lily belong to?
Water-Lily (Nymphaea marliacea) belongs to the genus Nymphaea, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphaeaceae.
What kingdom does Water-Lily belong to?
Water-Lily (Nymphaea marliacea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Water-Lily?
The closest relatives of Water-Lily in the genus Nymphaea include American Water-Lily, banana water-lily, Dotleaf Waterlily, giant water-lily, Lori's water-lily.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Nymphaea — 14 Species

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American Water-Lily
Nymphaea odorata
LC 🐾
banana water-lily
Nymphaea mexicana
NE 🐾
Dotleaf Waterlily
Nymphaea ampla
NE 🐾
giant water-lily
Nymphaea gigantea
NE 🐾
Lori's water-lily
Nymphaea loriana
EN 🐾
James' waterlily
Nymphaea jamesoniana
NE 🐾
pygmy water-lily
Nymphaea tetragona
NE 🐾
Dwarf Water-Lily
Nymphaea leibergii
LC 🐾
Hairy Water Lily
Nymphaea pubescens
LC 🐾
Blue Lotus
Nymphaea nouchali
LC 🐾
White egyptian lotus
Nymphaea lotus
NE
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Water-Lily
Nymphaea marliacea
NE
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sulphur water-lily
Nymphaea thiona
NE 🐾
European White Water-Lily
Nymphaea alba
LC
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