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Amazon water-lily

Victoria amazonica

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Diet
Autotroph
Lifespan
1 years
Length
3.0 m
Trend
→ Stable

About

亚马逊王莲是世界上最大的睡莲，其圆形浮叶直径可达3米，叶缘向上翻折，边缘具刺，能承载数十千克的重量。原产于南美洲亚马逊流域的热带河流和湖泊，花朵仅在夜间开放，第一夜为白色，第二夜变为粉红色，并释放热量吸引甲虫为其传粉。该物种已被世界各地的植物园和水景园广泛引种栽培。

Fun Facts

  • ✨ The leaves have upturned rims to prevent other plants from encroaching.
  • ✨ Its structure inspired the Crystal Palace design in London.

Habitat & Distribution

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

💧 Wetlands (Inland)

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Vietnam.

🇻🇳 Vietnam 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Diet & Behavior

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Autotroph
Amazon water-lily is classified as autotroph, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Autotroph

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)
Class
Magnoliopsida (木兰纲)
Order
Nymphaeales (睡莲目)
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Victoria
Species
Victoria amazonica (Amazon water-lily)

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Wetlands (Inland)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Amazon water-lily?
The scientific name of Amazon water-lily is Victoria amazonica. It belongs to the genus Victoria.
Where does Amazon water-lily live?
Amazon water-lily is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Vietnam.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Vietnam.
What family does Amazon water-lily belong to?
Amazon water-lily (Victoria amazonica) belongs to the genus Victoria, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphaeaceae.
What does Amazon water-lily eat?
Amazon water-lily is autotroph. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.
How long does Amazon water-lily live?
Amazon water-lily has an average lifespan of approximately 1 years in the wild.
What kingdom does Amazon water-lily belong to?
Amazon water-lily (Victoria amazonica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Victoria — 1 Species

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Amazon water-lily
Victoria amazonica
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