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James' waterlily

Nymphaea jamesoniana

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and United States.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇺🇸 United States

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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Blue Lotus
Nymphaea nouchali
Least Concern
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Dotleaf Waterlily
Nymphaea ampla
Not Evaluated
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Dwarf Water-Lily
Nymphaea leibergii
Least Concern
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European White Water-Lily
Nymphaea alba
Least Concern
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giant water-lily
Nymphaea gigantea
Not Evaluated
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Hairy Water Lily
Nymphaea pubescens
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of James' waterlily?
The scientific name of James' waterlily is Nymphaea jamesoniana. It belongs to the genus Nymphaea.
Where does James' waterlily live?
James' waterlily is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, United States.
What family does James' waterlily belong to?
James' waterlily (Nymphaea jamesoniana) belongs to the genus Nymphaea, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphaeaceae.
What kingdom does James' waterlily belong to?
James' waterlily (Nymphaea jamesoniana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of James' waterlily?
The closest relatives of James' waterlily in the genus Nymphaea include American Water-Lily, banana water-lily, Blue Lotus, Dotleaf Waterlily, Dwarf Water-Lily.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Nymphaea — 14 Species

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