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White egyptian lotus

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).

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Nymphaeales (Nymphaeales)

Species

Nymphaea lotus (White egyptian lotus)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Loto

French Lotier d'egypte

German Weiße ägyptische seerose

Portuguese Golfão-vermelho

Arabic Bashneen Abyad

Similar Species in Nymphaea

European White Water-Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White egyptian lotus?

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

Where does White egyptian lotus live?

White egyptian lotus 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 White egyptian lotus belong to?

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

What kingdom does White egyptian lotus belong to?

White egyptian lotus (Nymphaea lotus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of White egyptian lotus?

The closest relatives of White egyptian lotus in the genus Nymphaea include American Water-Lily, banana water-lily, Blue Lotus, Dotleaf Waterlily, Dwarf Water-Lily.