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banana water-lily

Nymphaea mexicana

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About

The Banana water-lily (Nymphaea mexicana) is a species in the genus Nymphaea. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Widely distributed across Africa (Ghana, South Africa), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Italy, Spain), North America (Canada), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Brazil).

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Ghana, South Africa), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Italy, Spain), North America (Canada), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Brazil).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇭 Ghana 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇦 Canada 🇪🇸 Spain 🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (bitki)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Nymphaeales (Nymphaeales)

Species

Nymphaea mexicana (banana water-lily)

Names in Other Languages

French herbe au coeur

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of banana water-lily?

The scientific name of banana water-lily is Nymphaea mexicana. It belongs to the genus Nymphaea.

Where does banana water-lily live?

banana water-lily is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Ghana, South Africa), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Italy, Spain), North America (Canada), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ghana, India, Italy, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan.

What family does banana water-lily belong to?

banana water-lily (Nymphaea mexicana) belongs to the genus Nymphaea, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphaeaceae.

What kingdom does banana water-lily belong to?

banana water-lily (Nymphaea mexicana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).

What are the closest relatives of banana water-lily?

The closest relatives of banana water-lily in the genus Nymphaea include American Water-Lily, Dotleaf Waterlily, giant water-lily, Lori's water-lily, James' waterlily.