Aquarius grandiflorus
Aquarius grandiflorus, commonly known as the Great-Flowered Water Lily, is a remarkable medicinal aquatic plant prized for its therapeutic properties. Renowned for its vibrant blooms, this species contains potent bioactive compounds used in traditional healing to treat inflammation, soothe digestive ailments, and promote overall restorative wellness in diverse ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Aquarius grandiflorus
- Family: Alismataceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Alismatales and the family Alismataceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Aquarius, specifically as the species Aquarius grandiflorus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Alismatales | WCVP |
| Family | Alismataceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Aquarius | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Aquarius grandiflorus, is referred to by the common name 阿根廷皇冠 in Chinese (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 阿根廷皇冠 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning multiple regions across the Americas. In the Southeastern United States, its presence is specifically noted in Florida. Its range extends deep into the southern hemisphere, covering Venezuela in Northern South America and Bolivia in the west. Within Brazil, the species is found throughout the southern portion of the country. Finally, the distribution reaches the northeastern parts of Argentina in Southern South America.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Uruguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Aquarius grandiflorus, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in its medicinal application. These leaves serve as the vital site for photosynthesis and are often the specific part harvested to extract active therapeutic compounds. In various traditional practices, the leaves are processed into infusions or topical applications to harness the plant's healing properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aquarius grandiflorus has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cardioprotective, Diuretic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |